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CLOVIS, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials from the Clovis Police Department report that one person was injured in a shooting during what police said was an Aggravated Battery on the 500 block of Ross St. in Clovis on Friday.
According to CPD, officers responded to a call about a person who was shot around 9:47 a.m. on Friday. On arrival, officers said they found Joshua Flores, 25, in the roadway bleeding from a gunshot wound. Police said Flores was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
CPD said this case is still under active investigation. The Department is asking that anyone with
information related to this incident, call them at 575-769-1921. | 2022-05-06T23:07:36Z | www.myhighplains.com | 1 hospitalized after Friday morning shooting in Clovis | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/1-hospitalized-after-friday-morning-shooting-in-clovis/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/1-hospitalized-after-friday-morning-shooting-in-clovis/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — FamFest, sponsored by Baptist Community Services, is on May 14 and Mission Amarillo said it will include food trucks, live music, a silent auction, games, and more.
The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sam Houston Park.
Entry to the event is $5 per person with children under three and under allowed in for free. Mission Amarillo said it will receive 100% of the profits.
More information on FamFest and Mission Amarillo can be found here. | 2022-05-06T23:08:00Z | www.myhighplains.com | Mission Amarillo annual FamFest Event May 14 | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/4-our-community/mission-amarillo-annual-famfest-event-may-14/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/4-our-community/mission-amarillo-annual-famfest-event-may-14/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Supply chain issues and a recall are sending parents scrambling to find baby formula, Leaving those who are close to the end of their supply for alternatives to their normal grab and go from the store.
Dr. Christine Garne, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s assistant professor of pediatrics, said if your baby’s normal brand is not available you can swap it out for a different one.
“Every formula that is on a shelf meets strict FDA regulations. They all have all of the nutrients that are required and needed for infant growth. So while you may have a preference of one formula over another, they all meet those basic minimum requirements,” said Dr. Garner. “I would suggest trying to transition over the course of a few days, starting with a little bit more of the formula that they’re used to, and sort of mixing that with some of the new formula. Then gradually over three or four days, decreasing the amount of formula that they had been on an increase in the amount of formula that they’re switching to, that can help that transition. If that’s just not possible, because you don’t have enough left, that’s also okay.”
Dr. Garner said what you do not want to do is try your hand at making homemade formula.
“There has been some research and findings that these homemade formulas. Not only do they usually not contain all of the necessary ingredients in the right amounts, but they can even be harmful,” said Dr. Garner.
She also said parents should not try and dilute formula to save on stock.
“Diluting formula can actually do two things. It decreases the amount of nutrients that the baby receives. So all of those nutrients, proteins, vitamins, minerals, everything that they need, it decreases,” said Dr. Garner. “Also the increased water can actually cause severe problems particularly in the younger babies because their kidneys are just not developed enough to handle that.”
She also recommends staying away from cow and goat milk.
“Those milks do not have the right amount of certain nutrients in them and are just inappropriate for infants younger than one year of age,” said Dr. Garner.
Dr. Garner also advises parents to heed recall warnings.
“It was recalled for a reason and it’s been determined not to be safe or to pose potentially severe risks to the infant. So do not use formula that has been recalled,” said Dr. Garner.
Dr. Garner said to talk with your pediatrician about any questions or concerns that you may have while this shortage lasts. | 2022-05-07T01:44:50Z | www.myhighplains.com | Do’s and don’ts for parents in the midst of a baby formula shortage | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/for-your-health/dos-and-donts-for-parents-in-the-midst-of-a-baby-formula-shortage/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/for-your-health/dos-and-donts-for-parents-in-the-midst-of-a-baby-formula-shortage/ |
Exploring a great lunch menu at The Brunch Truck of Amarillo
If you want to explore a great lunch or brunch, the Brunch Truck of Amarillo showcased some menu options in the Studio 4 Kitchen.
The Brunch Truck of Amarillo is located at 213 SW 7th Ave in the parking lot behind the Greyhound Bus Station.
The Brunch Truck of Amarillo said it is vegan friendly.
Tuesday through Thursday
5:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m./11:00 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday: 5:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Sunday 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 2022-05-07T01:48:38Z | www.myhighplains.com | Exploring a great lunch menu at The Brunch Truck of Amarillo | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/exploring-a-great-lunch-menu-at-the-brunch-truck-of-amarillo/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/exploring-a-great-lunch-menu-at-the-brunch-truck-of-amarillo/ |
Canyon ISD Place One candidates speak on upcoming special election
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — During Saturday’s special election, residents of the Canyon Independent School District will be able to decide on who will represent the community as the Place One member of the district’s Board of Trustees. Voters will choose between Claudia Burkett and Paul Blake for the Place One position on Saturday.
According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, Place One position on the district’s board opened in August 2021 after former member Bruce Cobb resigned. Because it was more than 180 days until the next board-related election, the board appointed Burkett to the Place One position in October.
Canyon ISD finalizes ‘Place One’ special election ballot
Whoever wins Saturday’s election will serve a one-year term as the Place One representative on the district’s board. According to previous reports, the Place One seat will be on the ballot again in May 2023 after the term is completed. Once the Place One seat is filled in May 2023, they will be able to serve a full, four-year term.
MyHighPlains.com spoke with both Blake and Burkett prior to Saturday’s election to see what their thoughts are on the state of the district and their priorities going into the next year.
Paul Blake
After being a Canyon resident since the 1960’s, Blake said he feels he is a strong candidate for the Place One position on the Canyon ISD Board of Trustees, a position he feels is one of the most important elected official positions out there.
Blake’s goal, if elected, is to help the district provide a safe environment for kids and teachers alike. Part of that goal, Blake said, is to ensure suitable content is located in the district’s libraries.
This has been a talking point for many politicians throughout the state, coming after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Texas Education Agency, asking them to investigate “any criminal activity in public schools involving the availability of pornographic material that serves no educational purpose.”
“We had some, you know, really bad books that were being presented to the high schools. It wasn’t suitable content for young eyes. I think we need to have age-appropriate books,” Blake said. “They had books in there that are not appropriate for any age, even very mature ages. So, you know, I feel like we have to be careful about what we present and not try to corrupt the minds of our kids with what they see, because you can’t undo what’s seen sometimes.”
Another one of Blake’s focuses is to implement shop classes, teaching students about construction and other trades, throughout the district. Even though the district has career and technology education classes for high school students, Blake said he would like to see those kinds of courses for middle school students as well.
“That’s one of the areas that I think really needs firmed up in our community and in our nation, really,” he said. “I think it’s not just a community problem. It’s a nationwide problem.”
Overall, Blake believes his moral compass will guide him to help do what is best for the teachers and the students of Canyon ISD. If elected, he said it would be humbling, because of how much responsibility the position poses.
“I think I’ve got the integrity, the honesty and (the ability to) be transparent in what I do,” Blake said. “I’m pretty much unfiltered and I believe in telling people what I think and then following up on my actions.”
Claudia Burkett
According to previous reports, Burkett was appointed by the board to fill the Place One seat during the Oct. 18, 2021, regular meeting. At the time, Burkett wanted to be a member of the board after being involved in various education-centered volunteer opportunities throughout the community.
After being named to the board in October, Burkett said the biggest moment so far in her tenure is also centered around the library content conversation, with the board choosing to implement policy from the TEA surrounding the choice of books. This policy was something that the board, along with the district’s administration, did not want to procrastinate on, Burkett said.
“We just immediately did the first reading (of the TEA’s policy) at the next board meeting that we had and now, we are doing our due diligence and getting stuff from (the Texas Association of School Boards) and making sure that we have a really black and white local policy on this issue,” she said. “I unequivocally do not support sexually explicit material, pornography, in our school libraries. I don’t.”
Burkett said this policy gives district officials, along with parents, the chance to look at the titles before they are purchased, which she said is especially important with the district having a new middle and high school in the near future.
Burkett also referenced the importance of the district’s five-year academic goals that were set prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, something she hopes the district continues to prioritize. She said she hopes the district continues to put programs in place so all students can succeed.
Through her time on the board, Burkett said she has been exposed to how much parents and guardians care about their kids’ learning environment. She stressed that the goal of a school board is to have the best interest of the district’s students at heart and make sure they are all represented.
“That’s one of the biggest responsibilities of a school board, not just ours, but in my opinion, all school boards is that you’re there to represent all kids… You make sure that they all have opportunities and they all have a safe place to learn,” she said. “…It just speaks volumes to be able to have a strong board, strong administration and strong parent/community involvement. I would love to be elected but if not, I would love to see that continue, that we still have that strong parent involvement in our community. The teachers and administrators, they can’t do it alone.”
For more information about Election Day voting locations for the May 7 election, visit the MyHighPlains.com website. | 2022-05-07T01:52:05Z | www.myhighplains.com | Canyon ISD Place One candidates speak on upcoming special election | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/canyon-isd-place-one-candidates-speak-on-upcoming-special-election/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/canyon-isd-place-one-candidates-speak-on-upcoming-special-election/ |
Panther Pride: Panhandle High School track & field programs turn eyes towards state
PANHANDLE, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The High Plains has seen its fair share of amazingly successful high school athletic programs, and this track season has seen one of those programs continue to add to their already historic tradition.
Of course, by the title you may have already figured out that the track program being referenced is that of Panhandle High School’s.
The school has a long tradition of cleaning up on the track that dates back to what I believe is 1948, which is when I believe the school first began what is now known as the ‘Panhandle Relays’.
From there the history and overall success for the Panthers and Panther-Ettes track programs has only blossomed into something that is truly remarkable.
The girls program picked up a state tile in 1967, and came close to another in 2013 when they finished as runner ups in Austin, before ultimately picking up another following a Regional championship just last year.
As for the boys program, they picked up a state title back in 1984, but have kept their program strong picking up numerous regional championships along the way, like the stretch they had from 2012-2014 when they picked up three straight regional championships. And like the Ettes last year, the Panthers also picked up another Regional championship.
The 2022 Regional Track meet was no different for the two programs as far as success goes, because for the second year in row the Panthers and Pantherettes managed to take home another team championship.
As far as looking ahead at the State meet goes, the 2A side of things will begin on May 13th in Austin at Mike A. Myers Stadium, where the Pantherettes will be looking for it’s second straight state title, while the boys will be looking to pick up it’s first team title since 1984. | 2022-05-07T05:12:00Z | www.myhighplains.com | Panther Pride: Panhandle High School track & field programs turn eyes towards state | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/sports/local-sports/panther-pride-panhandle-high-school-track-field-programs-turn-eyes-towards-state/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/sports/local-sports/panther-pride-panhandle-high-school-track-field-programs-turn-eyes-towards-state/ |
After a short turnaround from the March primaries, Election Day has once again come to the High Plains. Across the region, special elections are being held as communities make their voices heard on issues ranging from constitutional amendments to school district propositions.
Voting locations and early voting results can be found here, as well as sample ballots and further information on measures such as the Amarillo ISD bond propositions.
For the latest updates on local news, elections, weather, and other top stories, check-in regularly with MyHighPlains.com. | 2022-05-07T15:01:29Z | www.myhighplains.com | Election Day on the High Plains: May 7, 2022 | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/election-day-on-the-high-plains-may-7-2022/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/election-day-on-the-high-plains-may-7-2022/ |
GROOM, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — On Saturday, officials from the Texas Department of Public Safety reported that Xavier McKenzie, 29, of Columbus, Ohio died after an afternoon wreck on Friday, May 7.
According to DPS, it happened around 4:45 p.m. on I-40 about five miles east of Groom.
DPS said McKenzie was driving eastbound on I-40 when a semi-truck hit the back of his car causing both to slide into the median. Police said both the semi and car hit the cable barrier and then caught fire. | 2022-05-07T20:46:43Z | www.myhighplains.com | 1 dead after crash in Donely County | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/1-dead-after-crash-in-donely-county/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/1-dead-after-crash-in-donely-county/ |
My Chinese co-workers who followed group chats on WeChat, read news releases, and also information by word of mouth started chattering, saying things like “There are so many cases”, and “They are starting to lock people down, we could be next”. I thought about the lockdown I went through the back home in the U.S. and hated it, so when I was listening to them, I thought “I’m not going to worry about it, they’re locking down other residential buildings so I’m not going to worry”.
With Covid numbers, I don’t think cases in China were ever as low as they counted. In my experience, people wouldn’t test if they catch a cold, or if they are sneezing or coughing. They only really test if their building requires it or if they are traveling out of Shanghai. So imagine everybody comes back from Chinese New Year to Shanghai after traveling and they don’t test when they come back. The other thing is, there was still a lot of travel between Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong.
I have to say, I was really disappointed with how my time in Shanghai ended, it was premature, and never in my mind did I think that was going to happen. When I was there, I dealt with all of the COVID requirements. I would take a test anytime I went to a different province. Over Chinese New Year, I went to Yunnan and to go, and on that trip I had to take every two days of tests just to go places and before the shutdown, I was still testing every two days just to go into the office. I was so hopeful that they were getting all of the cases but that just wasn’t going to happen and I think it’s just unfortunate. | 2022-05-07T23:09:08Z | www.myhighplains.com | My life during the lockdown in Shanghai | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/life-health/health/coronavirus/my-life-during-the-lockdown-in-shanghai/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/life-health/health/coronavirus/my-life-during-the-lockdown-in-shanghai/ |
Man arrested on federal drug charges after crashing into BSA Hospital
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — A man was taken into custody after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a BSA hospital entrance and firing a shot into the building and is now facing federal drug charges.
Officials with the Amarillo Police Department said that William Cash Love, 46, was arrested on Federal Drug charges on Saturday at the Baptist St. Anthony’s Hospital.
According to APD, when officers arrived at BSA, they found that Love had driven through the glass doors of the front entrance and had already been detained by hospital security.
APD reported that Love was later found to be in possession of a large amount of cash and a large number of narcotics when his car was impounded and searched.
He was booked into the Randall County Jail on the federal charge of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance.
APD said this case is being investigated by the Amarillo Police Narcotics Unit in cooperation with the DEA. | 2022-05-07T23:09:14Z | www.myhighplains.com | Man arrested on federal drug charges after crashing into BSA Hospital | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-on-federal-drug-charges-after-crashing-into-bsa-hospital/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-on-federal-drug-charges-after-crashing-into-bsa-hospital/ |
If you have a vehicle you can trade-in, you should take advantage of the current high trade-in values. Perhaps you have an extra vehicle that you don’t drive often or maybe you are a city-dweller who can make due without a car. You can even consider trading in a more expensive gas-guzzler like a pickup truck for something more fuel-efficient like a sedan or electric vehicle (EV). Even though small vehicles, hybrid cars, and electric cars are in high demand right now, you could end up saving money in both the short and long term by purchasing a more efficient vehicle. | 2022-05-07T23:09:38Z | www.myhighplains.com | Should I buy a car right now? | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/national/should-i-buy-a-car-right-now/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/national/should-i-buy-a-car-right-now/ |
Fire burning west of Guymon in Cimarron County, evacuations occurring
Officials from the Cimarron County Sheriff’s Office said on a Facebook post that evacuees from the ongoing fire are being directed to the First Baptist Church located in Boise City.
Officials from the Cimarron County’s Sheriff’s Office said that the fire is still significant in size. The fire remains along Highway 287 and first responders are working to get the fire under control.
From the Cimarron County Sheriff’s Office
CIMARRON COUNTY, O.K. (KAMR/KCIT) — Area first responders are responding to a fire in Cimarron County, according to officials from the county’s sheriff’s office. Officials from the National Weather Service said the wildfire is spreading rapidly to the northeast.
Officials said the fire is located along Highway 287 west of Guymon. First responders are on scene as the fire continues to burn. Officials said emergency managers from the county called the National Weather Service in Amarillo regarding a fire warning and evacuation notice.
According to a tweet from the National Weather Service office in Amarillo, officials said that people located in southeast Cimarron County, west of Griggs, should be prepared to evacuate due to the fire.
“Follow all safety instructions from local emergency management officials,” the tweet read. | 2022-05-08T01:24:25Z | www.myhighplains.com | Fire burning west of Guymon in Cimarron County, evacuations occurring | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/fire-burning-west-of-guymon-in-cimarron-county/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/fire-burning-west-of-guymon-in-cimarron-county/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead late Sunday afternoon on Mother’s Day.
According to APD, at 5:51 p.m. on May 8, police responded to a shooting in the 1400 block of N Johnson St, where officers found a victim in the front yard of a home along with several witnesses.
APD reported that the victim was later identified as Chris Doerue, 25, who was taken to an area hospital and later died of his injuries. Suspects were detained and questioned by Amarillo police, with Leonard Hakizimana, 21, and Jeremiah Ntirampeba, 19, arrested for murder and booked into the Potter County Jail, APD said.
The APD Homicide Unit is currently investigating the case and Amarillo police are asking anyone with information to call 806-378-9468 or Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400. | 2022-05-09T13:09:37Z | www.myhighplains.com | 1 man dead after Mother’s Day murder, Amarillo police report | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/1-man-dead-after-mothers-day-murder-amarillo-police-report/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/1-man-dead-after-mothers-day-murder-amarillo-police-report/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – According to GasBuddy’s most recent report, Amarillo gas prices rose 13.1 cents per gallon over the last week for a Monday morning average of $3.82/gallon. Those prices were noted as 35.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and $1.26/gallon higher than a year ago. Nationally, the prices of diesel rose 22.6 cents in the last week to land at an average price of $5.52/gallon.
GasBuddy noted that the cheapest station in Amarillo was priced at $3.69/gallon Sunday while the most expensive was $3.99/gallon, a difference of 30 cents. The lowest price in Texas Sunday was recorded at $3.29/gallon while the highest was $5.29/gallon, a difference of $2.
Nationally, the average price of gasoline rose 13.6 cents in the last week to reach an average of $4.31/gallon on Monday. That national average was noted as 19.6 cents per gallon higher from a month ago and $1.36/gallon higher than a year ago.
Lubbock – $3.84/gallon, up 15.0 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.69/gallon.
Oklahoma- $3.88/gallon, up 12.2 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.76/gallon. | 2022-05-09T13:09:43Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo gas prices up 13.1 cents, average $3.82/gallon | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-gas-prices-up-13-1-cents-average-3-82-gallon/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-gas-prices-up-13-1-cents-average-3-82-gallon/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — AgTexas Farm Credit Services announced that $10,000 in scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors at its seventh annual AgTexas AgYouth awards program at 6:30 p.m. on May 9, at the Embassy Suites in downtown Amarillo.
According to AgTexas, the awards will honor seniors for their dedication to agriculture who have excelled in their 4-H and FFA chapters, which allows students to “learn and apply sciences and technology to make farming and ranching more productive and offer promising futures.”
“We are honoring some of the best and brightest young minds in Texas with this program,” said AgTexas Farm Credit CEO Tim McDonald. “These students represent the next generation of agriculture in Texas and the United States. It`s our privilege to pay tribute to their achievements thus far and encourage them for the future.”
McDonald continued, “We’ve missed being in person with our banquets for the past two years due to the pandemic. We love celebrating in the same room with our honorees and their parents. Graduation season is a special time in their lives, and we look forward to sharing this occasion together. Monday evening will be a special time for us to gather together once again.”
In the Texas Panhandle Region, AgTexas detailed that 10 students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship, with the recipients chosen by a random drawing among the 30 honorees.
“We are very pleased to have created the Ag Youth of the Month program because it brings positive attention to young people who are investing in our state and nation as well as their own futures,” concluded McDonald. The scholarships can help fund education at four-year universities, community colleges, or trade schools.
via AG Texas Farm Credit Services Facebook page. | 2022-05-09T15:53:36Z | www.myhighplains.com | AgTexas Farm Credit to award $10,000 in local scholarships | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/agtexas-farm-credit-to-award-10000-in-local-scholarships/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/agtexas-farm-credit-to-award-10000-in-local-scholarships/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — What do you do when you take your baby to the doctor for a routine wellness check, and he tells you your child has a condition that could affect the growth of his brain?
The DeWitt was faced with that reality with their son Conway, who just celebrated the first of many milestones in his young life.
“He just turned a year old on the 26th of March,” his mother Kelley told us.
But in less than three months of him being born, “when he was two months old, we went to do his two month well check, and his pediatrician noticed that he didn’t have a soft spot,” she said.
The DeWitt family was blindsided.
“He was concerned he had a condition called craniosynostosis. When you have a baby, you think everything is supposed to be perfect, and you find out it’s not, and so it was really scary,” she emphasized.
The condition caused one of the suture’s in little Conway’s skull to close early, which affected the shape of his head, and if not corrected can cause problems with brain and skull growth.
“From the top to the front, the back to the front on top of his head, closed prematurely and he had to have surgery to reconstruct his skull and to open it back up so his brain could grow and develop properly,” his mother explained.
While other kids where getting ready to open Christmas presents, Conway was preparing for a battle.
“He had surgery the week of Christmas, when he was about nine months old,” she said.
But the DeWitt family wouldn’t fight the battle alone, Children’s Miracle Network was right there with them.
“Surgeries are scary and can financially be crippling and they stepped in and were a huge blessing to us,” she said. “They really allowed for us to not be so stressed out about the financial aspects of the surgery.”
The upside about craniosynostosis, “it’s a very treatable condition, which is really good, it’s been treated for 50 years plus, so that was really comforting to us,” Kelley said thankfully.
Even more good news, “we’re buying a house, we’re supposed to be closing either this week or next week,” she gleefully said.
The best news of all, “now he’s doing good, he’s happy and healthy and growing,” she said.
The DeWitt’s said Conway will have routine checkups every few years until he’s 15 years old. | 2022-05-09T15:53:48Z | www.myhighplains.com | CMN Miracle Child: Conway DeWitt | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/cmn-miracle-child-conway-dewitt/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/cmn-miracle-child-conway-dewitt/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo Fire Department released details after responding to a house fire early Monday morning in the 2900 block of Trigg.
According to the department, firefighters arrived at the scene at around 2:17 a.m. on Monday to find “heavy fire” coming through the roof at the rear of a home. Firefighters entered the house to perform a search and began fighting the fire that had spread through the attic of the home. In order to make sure the fire was completely out, fire crews were reported to have pulled the ceiling of the home.
The department said that no injuries were reported due to the fire, and the resident of the home was not there at the time.
The cause of the fire, said officials, was still under investigation. | 2022-05-09T15:53:54Z | www.myhighplains.com | Home burns in early Monday fire on Trigg | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/home-burns-in-early-monday-fire-on-trigg/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/home-burns-in-early-monday-fire-on-trigg/ |
POTTER COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – According to the Friends of Lake Meredith and Alibates, there will be no July fireworks in 2022, and the planned Labor Day fireworks show will depend on raising $20,000.
“We got our names in the list with the professional pyrotechnics company early in January 2022,” said the Friends of Lake Meredith announcement on social media Monday, “We did not make the list for July fireworks. They are like everyone else having employee shortages.”
While a fireworks show was secured for Labor Day, the organization said that it will depend on raising around $20,000 to add to the money secured over the past three years.
“If you or your company would be able to donate please let contact us for an address,” noted the announcement, “Firework donations are out around the local communities please fill the boxes to help us reach our goal.”
The Friends of Lake Meredith and Alibates, according to published information, can be reached by calling 806-857-3151. | 2022-05-09T15:54:00Z | www.myhighplains.com | No July fireworks at Lake Meredith, Labor Day show needs donations | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/potter-county/no-july-fireworks-at-lake-meredith-labor-day-show-needs-donations/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/potter-county/no-july-fireworks-at-lake-meredith-labor-day-show-needs-donations/ |
AUSTIN, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials from the office of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that this week serves as the 2022 Economic Development Week throughout the state.
According to the release from Abbott’s office, this week aims to help recognize the role local, regional and statewide economic development teams have in job creation, business expansion as well as business retention throughout the state. Officials said that Texas has been named the Best State for Business 18 years in a row and the state has received the Governor’s Cup for the most job-creating corporate relocation and expansion projects for the last 10 years.
“The Texas economy is the economic engine of America, and we take pride in our diverse, highly skilled workforce and the endless business opportunities that exist right here in the Lone Star State,” Abbott said in the release. “These economic achievements would not be possible without the many economic development organizations across the state that are committed to creating jobs, spurring innovation, and investing in our great communities. Our state and our economy continue to reach new heights thanks to your efforts. It is clear that the Lone Star State is the best state for business, and by working together, we will continue to keep Texas the best state to live, to work and to raise a family.”
Abbott also said in the proclamation that the 2022 Economic Development Week also helps recognize individuals who want to help grow the state’s economic impact.
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“At this time, I encourage all Texans to actively support local businesses and recognize the crucial role they play in improving the quality of life in communities across the state,” the proclamation reads. “Together, we will continue to build a better and more prosperous future for all Texans.” | 2022-05-09T15:54:55Z | www.myhighplains.com | Texas Gov. Abbott names this week as 2022 Economic Development Week | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/texas-gov-abbott-names-this-week-as-2022-economic-development-week/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/texas-gov-abbott-names-this-week-as-2022-economic-development-week/ |
Discovery Center, Wildcat Bluff to host survival-centered event
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials from the Don Harrington Discovery Center, along with the Wildcat Bluff Nature Center, will be hosting a two-day event later this month, giving members of the Amarillo community and surrounding areas the chance to learn about how to survive in the wild.
According to a news release from the Don Harrington Discovery Center, the center, along with the Wildcat Bluff Nature Center, will host a two-day “Plan to Get Lost” event at 9 a.m. Saturday and at 9 a.m. May 21. The event is a two-day wilderness survival program taking place on the Wildcat Bluff grounds. Attendees will hear from two master naturalists on various topics, including fire, water and shelter while in the wilderness.
Officials said tickets for the two-day program are $25 and will include trail fees, a reference binder to take home as well as the instruction for both days. Participants are asked to bring a day pack, as well as water, lunch and trail snacks.
For more information, and to register for the event, visit either the Don Harrington Discovery Center’s website or the Wildcat Bluff Nature Center’s website. | 2022-05-09T18:23:35Z | www.myhighplains.com | Discovery Center, Wildcat Bluff to host survival-centered event | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/discovery-center-wildcat-bluff-to-host-survival-centered-event/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/discovery-center-wildcat-bluff-to-host-survival-centered-event/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Ascension Academy is set to host a senior signing day at 3:00 p.m. on Monday in the academy gymnasium as 100% of their high school seniors have made their college choice.
Ascension detailed that 14 seniors will graduate on May 27 with all the seniors accepted to a total of 41 colleges and $1,761,400 offered through merit-based scholarships.
According to Ascension, six seniors will graduate with both an Ascension Academy High School Diploma and an Associate Degree from Amarillo College, as part of the Diplomas and Degrees Program.
In addition, Ascension said that each senior will decorate their table for the school they are set to attend in the fall and will sign letters of intent in front of their teachers, peers, and families.
Ascension released the following list of students who are graduating, their chosen college, and accolades:
Nathan Adams-Texas Tech University (Honors), National Honor Society, TAPPS Basketball All-District 2nd Team and Academic All-State;
Brooklyn Bull-University of Alabama (Honors), National Honor Society, Diplomas & Degrees;
Preston Campbell-West Texas A&M University;
Rowan Cavazos-University of North Texas, International Thespian Society;
Sadie Chitwood-University of North Texas (Honors), National Honor Society, Diplomas & Degrees
Evan Curtis-University of North Texas, National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, Diplomas & Degree;
Cole Drummond-West Texas A&M University, National Honor Society, Diplomas & Degrees;
Emma Engler-Whitman College, National Merit Commended Scholar, DAR Award, National Honor Society, Capstone Diploma Candidate;
Seth Henderson-University of Wisconsin, Platteville;
Zane Johnson-West Texas A&M University;
Trey Reddix-West Texas A&M University, TAPPS Basketball All District 2A 1st Team;
Aditya Srikanth-University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, National Honor Society, Capstone Diploma Candidate, Diplomas & Degrees;
Lauren Stovall-West Texas A&M University in Fall 2022, Deferred admission to Boston University in 2023, National Honor Society;
Christopher Teichmann-Austin College, National Honor Society, Diplomas & Degrees. | 2022-05-09T18:23:41Z | www.myhighplains.com | Ascension Academy to host Senior Signing Day | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/ascension-academy-to-host-senior-signing-day/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/ascension-academy-to-host-senior-signing-day/ |
CLOVIS, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) – According to the Clovis/Curry County Office of Emergency Management, a silage fire broke out on Monday south of Clovis.
Officials reported that the fire was located at a dairy on County Road 7, and fire crews were responding to the scene. Motorists should avoid the area and otherwise be aware of possible detours or road closures, as well as be cautious of emergency responders on or near the roadway. | 2022-05-09T18:23:47Z | www.myhighplains.com | Silage fire breaks out south of Clovis | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/curry-county/silage-fire-breaks-out-south-of-clovis/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/curry-county/silage-fire-breaks-out-south-of-clovis/ |
by: David Gay, Cat Keenan
According to officials with the Amarillo district of the Texas Department of Transportation, US 87 northbound has been closed at FM 2176 in Potter County due to the Moore County fire.
Officials with the Amarillo office of the National Weather Service are calling the Moore County fire the “Moore 2901 Wildfire.” Officials report that the wildfire, which is reported as near Masterson, continues to cause US 287 to be closed in both directions.
Update (11:40 a.m.)
Officials with the Amarillo district of the Texas Department of Transportation posted a tweet on their Twitter account, saying that the Moore County fire, which is reported as being south of Dumas, has caused US 287 to be closed in both directions.
MOORE COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials from the Potter County Fire Rescue are currently responding to a fire in Moore County, according to a post made on its Facebook page.
Officials from the county’s fire rescue team are responding to a request from Moore County for mutual aid on a fire at the old helium plant in Moore County. No word has been given on the size of the fire and the containment of the fire. | 2022-05-09T18:23:53Z | www.myhighplains.com | ‘Moore 2901 Wildfire’ near Masterson causes US 287 to close | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/potter-county-fire-rescue-responds-to-moore-county-fire/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/potter-county-fire-rescue-responds-to-moore-county-fire/ |
Cattle producers making the move; switching to more home-grown processors
WHITE DEER, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Over the past couple of years, there has been a trend of cattle producers moving from big meat processing companies to smaller locally owned processors.
Plant manager at Clint & Sons Further Processing Josh Cook said it started in 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic.
The increase has been so immense, Clint & Sons had to expand.
“It has drastically increased our business, the overall number of cattle and hogs that we have done per 2020 and after 2020 has been drastically different. We have had to expand in several locations. We have expanded in this processing plant and then we have expanded in the further processing plant both to accommodate the influx of beef and pork that has come in,” said Cook.
Cook said local companies like Clint and Sons do more custom work.
“They call us to bring their animal in, we do most of ours dry-aged, so once they are slaughtered, they are held in a dry-aged cooler for 21 days, and after 21 days, they are cut to the customer’s exact specs, frozen and boxed up for the customers,” said Cook.
Compared to the bigger meat processing companies.
“Either the cattle are sold through a cattle auction, when they are young or some ranchers or farmers or put them in a feed yard and sell them after they have been fed out, but they are at the disposal of the market,” added Cook.
Spring Creek Texas Beef are producers that use Clint & Sons. Owner Rick Van Hersh said it’s a lot more work, but it’s worth it in the long run.
“It helps us diversify our operations as opposed to selling all of our calves to a third party. If we take a calf to Clint & Sons, our net profit is substantially higher. It’s more profit per head, so that’s been one advantage of that,” said Van Hersh.
Cook said this allows producers to better control prices instead of relying on the market.
“As the rancher goes, they stand to make a little bit more profit. If they can market them if they can do it right as well as increase their brand awareness and their ranch awareness,” adds Cook.
Cook said another driving factor in the move was the pandemic and people wanting products from the source.
“I think in 2020 when people were going to the grocery store, it was probably the first time in most people’s adult life that they went to the grocery store and weren’t able to buy certain things and meat was one of them. A lot of folks saw that and they wanted to go to the source, to whoever has the cattle and buy them directly, to know they have a freezer full of beef,” said Cook.
Cook added people also wanted to know where their meat was coming from and how the animal was raised.
Producers tell us with a locally owned processer, they can watch the process all the way through and be more involved in quality assurance.
“At the end of the day, what we are doing here is we want to provide good quality beef we possibly can, and I feel that there is nothing that says you are doing it right like repeat customers,” said Van Hersh.
Van Hersh added since they started selling their own meat, they have been focused on the genetics in their cattle, such as bulls that will put a bigger ribeye with more marbling and retaining heifers so the cow herd can be improved. | 2022-05-09T20:38:18Z | www.myhighplains.com | Cattle producers making the move; switching to more home-grown processors | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/cattle-producers-making-the-move-switching-to-more-home-grown-processors/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/cattle-producers-making-the-move-switching-to-more-home-grown-processors/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Children’s Miracle Network continues to fill a need on the High Plains including the purchase of essential equipment for our healthcare providers.
“That is the only way we can diagnose and treat the patients,” said Texas Tech Physicians Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Srilatha Alapati.
It is a machine that gets to the heart of the issue, the Echocardiogram is essential,” she said.
“This is really a heartbeat of the cardiology, and echocardiogram will tell us how the babies has any issues, they’re born with any holes in the heart, or they have any valve problems like valve leaking valve narrowing,” said Dr. Alapati.
The machines are expensive but without them, the smallest of patients would travel hours away just for a diagnosis.
“By getting a good echo quality, we could avoid the the travel and more cumbersomeness for the patient. So it is very essential for us,” said Dr. Alapati.
That is where Children’s Miracle Network steeped in buying a machine for Texas Tech Physicians in 2016.
“Texas Tech is one of the institutes that we work very closely with, said Lindsey Kinard, CMN Director. “They serve a large population here in the Texas panhandle in the top 26 counties that CMN also serves, and so they reach a lot of the children that need specialty care.”
The equipment has aged in the last six years.
“As you know, the computers, how they get outdated with the technology every day, echocardiogram machines go improve each time,” said Dr. Alapati.
CMN is again answering the call purchasing another new machine and a storage system for the clinic.
“If we need anything, then we know that we could trust and go to CMN at any time and they were very helpful,” said Dr. Alapati.
“To be able to buy equipment that’s obviously impacting healthcare, and it’s improving that by buying new updated equipment with better technology, better visuals, photographs, pictures, storage, like Dr. Alapati mentioned, then that falls very much in line with what our mission is,” said Kinard.
Dr. Alapati said she is thankful to CMN for the equipment.
“This is definitely a needed one and well appreciated by not only us but our patients too,” she said. | 2022-05-09T22:44:34Z | www.myhighplains.com | Children’s Miracle Network to purchase new Echocardiogram for Texas Tech Physicians | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/childrens-miracle-network-to-purchase-new-echocardiogram-for-texas-tech-physicians/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/childrens-miracle-network-to-purchase-new-echocardiogram-for-texas-tech-physicians/ |
Meeting the Chief Engineer Behind Ford’s Electric Truck
This segment is sponsored by Ford.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — After a decade of rapid growth, the global electric car market hit the 10 million mark in 2020, a 43% increase over 2019, according to the International Energy Association (IEA). Vehicle manufacturers and policy makers are responding by boosting their attention and actions related to electric vehicles (EVs) and looking to EV technologies as efficient options to help reach environmental, societal and health objectives.
Enter the all-electric F-150 Lightning, the poster child of what Ford can offer for the future providing new and purposeful technology with amplified connected capabilities for consumers. The features and attributes are mindfully packaged together to provide consumers beyond what they need and desire. They are delivering an ecosystem of services including differentiated charging, energy solutions and power generation performance.
FEATURES AND DETAILS
The first ever F-Series that is zero-emissions, with features including the Mega Power Frunk, bi-directional power transfer in the event of an outage and vehicle-to-vehicle charging.
Delivers a targeted 563 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft. of torque – a smooth, quiet and exhilarating drive, a high-tech front trunk, and the ability to power your home if needed.
A new innovative ecosystem of connection and intelligence featuring BlueCruise, Enhanced Pro Power Onboard and Intelligent Backup Power (IBP).
Targets a maximum 2,000lbs of payload and 10,000lbs of available towing capacity. | 2022-05-09T22:45:04Z | www.myhighplains.com | Meeting the Chief Engineer Behind Ford’s Electric Truck | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/meeting-the-chief-engineer-behind-fords-electric-truck/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/meeting-the-chief-engineer-behind-fords-electric-truck/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to Amarillo Federal Court documents, Bart Reagor was required to self-surrender to federal prison on Monday after being convicted for making false statements to a bank.
According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, Reagor was sentenced to 168 months, or 14 years, in federal prison after being found guilty in October 2021. Reagor was convicted of intentionally using $1,766,277.77 out of a $10 million capital loan from the International Bank of Commerce (IBC) for personal gain after officials told the bank that it was solely to be used for the growth of the Reagor-Dykes Auto Group. Reagor was found not guilty on two counts of bank fraud.
According to previous reports, Reagor is also required to pay $9,378,817.28 in restitution to IBC Bank along with $1,760,000 in the form of a “money judgment.” This forfeiture includes the $950,951.18 seized out of a bank account belonging to Reagor in late 2018. After the time served, Reagor will serve five years under supervised release.
According to reports from EverythingLubbock.com, Reagor was required to report to the federal prison in Oakdale, Louisiana by Monday afternoon. Reagor is currently appealing both the judgment and the sentence in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. | 2022-05-10T00:44:11Z | www.myhighplains.com | Reagor required to self-surrender to federal prison Monday | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/reagor-required-to-self-surrender-to-federal-prison-monday/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/reagor-required-to-self-surrender-to-federal-prison-monday/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo City Council released its agenda for its planned Tuesday afternoon meeting, set to take place at 1 p.m. in the third-floor council chamber of City Hall.
For members of the community who wish to participate in the public address and comment on agenda items, signup times will be available here until 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. Community members can also call the City Secretary’s office at 806-378-3014 to schedule a time slot for public comment.
The full meeting agenda, as published by the City of Amarillo, can be viewed below:
Amarillo City Council Agenda, May 10, 2022Download | 2022-05-10T12:37:23Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo City Council releases Tuesday meeting agenda | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-city-council-releases-tuesday-meeting-agenda/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-city-council-releases-tuesday-meeting-agenda/ |
Merck Animal Health donates $500,000 to West Texas A&M University
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with Merck Animal Health announced Tuesday that it has given a donation to West Texas A&M University for a project at the university’s Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences.
According to a news release from Merck Animal Health, officials from Merck have donated $500,000 to West Texas A&M University for the feedlot renovation and expansion project at the university’s Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences.
“It’s important for Merck Animal Health to help advance animal health through education and research that is grounded in science in support of the cattle feeding industry,” John Hutcheson, the director of beef technical services for Merck Animal Health, said in the release. “We’re excited to partner with WT to continue our commitment of developing the industry’s future workforce.”
Officials said the university’s feedlot is a scale model of larger commercial feedlots located throughout the region. This gives students the chance to have real-life experience with modern feeding systems and technology.
“We are so thankful for Merck Animal Health’s incredible support of WT and our research in animal production, nutrition, management and health,” John Richeson, the Paul Engler Professor of Beef Cattle Feedlot Management at West Texas A&M University, said in the release. “It’s our mission to develop a center of excellence for beef cattle research and education and to produce sound research outcomes that are critical to the success of the cattle feeding industry.” | 2022-05-10T16:05:08Z | www.myhighplains.com | Merck Animal Health donates $500,000 to West Texas A&M University | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/merck-animal-health-donates-500000-to-west-texas-am-university/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/merck-animal-health-donates-500000-to-west-texas-am-university/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo Fire Department released information regarding a Monday afternoon fire on the 4000 block of South Monroe.
According to the department, crews responded to a report of a fire outside a home on South Monroe at around 3:15 p.m. Monday. As they arrived, firefighters found the back of the home on fire along with its fence and deck, and the flames were spreading toward the rear of the house to the north.
The department described that crews began fighting the fire quickly and were able to contain it to the original home, preventing major damage to the neighboring house. The fire was considered under control by 3:36 p.m.
The department reported no injuries in connection to the fire and said that all residents were outside of the homes. The Red Cross was called to offer assistance to the impacted families. | 2022-05-10T16:05:14Z | www.myhighplains.com | Multiple homes damaged during South Monroe fire | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/multiple-homes-damaged-during-south-monroe-fire/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/multiple-homes-damaged-during-south-monroe-fire/ |
MOORE COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office released information regarding two chases which occurred earlier this month that resulted in two arrests.
According to a post made on the Moore County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page, deputies with the office were notified of a vehicle pursuit coming into Moore County from Sherman County on May 6. Officers took over the pursuit at the northern county line on U.S. Highway 287 as the vehicle traveled southbound.
At U.S. Highway 287 near County Road E, the vehicle drove through the median and traveled on the wrong side of the road. Officials said in the post that the suspect vehicle traveled on the wrong side of the road until it reached the outskirts of Dumas. Officials from the Dumas Police Department then attempted to spike the tires of the vehicle and the vehicle then drove into the field near the Moore County campus of Amarillo College.
The vehicle was eventually stopped near a junkyard in the 100 block of North Eighth Street. Officials found that the driver, identified as Olivia Maria Bacila, had stolen the vehicle from Denver. Bacila was then transported back to Sherman County.
The other chase that officials from the Moore County Sheriff’s Office reported on occurred on Monday. According to the post, a deputy with the office observed an individual drinking an alcoholic beverage in the drive-through of a fast food restaurant. The deputy made contact with the individual, identified as Robert Leonard Azure.
During the interaction, the post reads that the deputy asked Azure to step out of the vehicle. At that time, Azure allegedly “spat at the deputy and then drove away.” Officials said the deputy then began chasing Azure northbound on South Porter Street, through a residential neighborhood and then westbound onto U.S. Highway 87.
Officials said in the post that Azure began driving into oncoming traffic. The post read that deputies were able to disable the vehicle, causing Azure to exit the vehicle and run to a nearby house. After deputies chased Azure down, they took him into custody.
During a search of Azure’s vehicle, deputies allegedly located a “large amount of narcotics inside,” the post read. Azure was then placed in the Moore County Jail where charges are pending.
Image via Moore County Sheriffs Facebook page | 2022-05-10T21:52:18Z | www.myhighplains.com | Moore County Sheriff’s Office details two recent chases that led to arrests | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/moore-county-sheriffs-office-details-two-recent-chases-that-led-to-arrests/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/moore-county-sheriffs-office-details-two-recent-chases-that-led-to-arrests/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the city of Amarillo released statistics regarding the Earth Day cleanups the city hosted late last month.
According to a news release from the city of Amarillo, residents collected more than 191 tons of trash and debris in the city’s cleanup campaign which coincided with the Earth Day holiday.
“The citizens of Amarillo showed up and we shattered our goal of 80 tons,” Donny Hooper, the city of Amarillo’s director of public works, said in the release. “It was a tremendous success thanks to everyone in Amarillo who participated in improving our community.”
Officials said that the city used 24 new roll-off containers at six locations throughout the city, collecting 34.8 tons of debris. Equipment and personnel from the city collected 156.6 tons of trash, including multiple alley cleanups. This compares to 72.7 tons of trash collected during a similar cleanup campaign in September 2021. | 2022-05-11T00:19:55Z | www.myhighplains.com | City of Amarillo releases data on Earth Day cleanup campaign | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/city-of-amarillo-releases-data-on-earth-day-cleanup-campaign/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/city-of-amarillo-releases-data-on-earth-day-cleanup-campaign/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — As more employers move into the Amarillo area, Workforce Solutions Panhandle says more jobs are becoming available.
WSP’s Business Service Representative, Phillip Flores, said several new employers are moving into the Panhandle, including Amazon, Cacique, and Toque Works, to name a few.
“From what we know right now of new companies coming into the area, we’re looking at probably 2000 new jobs in the area,” said Flores. “And we’re not just talking about Amarillo, either.”
Amazon’s new fulfillment center in Amarillo is slated to start operations on Wednesday, May 11. The facility will open in phases, and some employers will be able to enter for the first time to start orientation.
A spokesman for the company said on Tuesday that Amazon has already hired more than 500 employees and continued to receive applications on a steady basis.
He said the company will see more positions come available in the future.
“With all of these positions that are available throughout the Panhandle, job availability is very high. What we need are workers,” said Flores. “You know these, most of these aren’t entry level type positions. We need experienced workers.”
For another company moving in, Cacique, Flores said they will start hiring in June.
“Once they start hiring, it’s going to take off quickly. They’re going to, you know, they’re going to take people in and train them in food processing and distribution, and really help with help them move along in their careers,” he said.
Flores said when new employers establish themselves in the Panhandle, WSP posts new jobs online and on social media to help reach more people.
“We’ve got we have a great partnership with AmTech. They’re pumping out really skilled new workers every year, now especially with the new school,” Flores continued. “Amarillo College, Clarendon College, Frank Phillips College, all of our workforce partners throughout the area are doing a great job. We just need people to be aware that these jobs are available and the skills that are required and make those two come together.”
He said job seekers can find links at their website, or at workintexas.com and mytxcareer.com.
“You type in what you’re interested in, and the area that you’re interested in working, and the website does the rest,” he added.
Flores said they also welcome people to get help at the WSP office.
“Our services are available to everyone. If you’ve been a stay at home mom, and you need some help with childcare, so that you can go to work, we have that,” he said. “If you have been unemployed for several years and you don’t know how to look for a job, we have workshops for that. If you just don’t know where to look for a job, we have that.”
He continued, “So, our services are available for everyone in the Panhandle. Now, it doesn’t matter what their ability is, what their disability is. We have that here.” | 2022-05-11T00:20:01Z | www.myhighplains.com | Workers needed for new jobs as companies move into Amarillo | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/workers-needed-for-new-jobs-as-companies-move-into-amarillo/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/workers-needed-for-new-jobs-as-companies-move-into-amarillo/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The first book signing held at Barnes & Noble’s Amarillo location will feature Blue Handle Publishing author Andrew J Brandt.
Brandt will be signing copies of his PenCraft Award-winning novel “Mixtape for the End of the World” on May 14 beginning at 2 p.m. inside B&N, 2415 Soncy Road. He will also sign copies of “Palo Duro” and promote his upcoming novel “Picture Unavailable,” which will be released by Blue Handle on Oct. 25.
In addition to its PenCraft honors in the Young Adult / Coming-of-Age category, “Mixtape” has also been nominated for the Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association’s Reading the West Award in the YA category.
“We are thrilled Andrew will be out signing copies and meeting readers,” said Blue Handle Publishing Editorial Director Ricky Treon. “And we are proud that Andrew is the first author to hold an event there in more than two years.”
Brandt is the #1 Amazon bestselling author of several YA novels, including his debut “The Treehouse” and “Palo Duro,” which was also nominated for the 2020 Reading the West Award.
His forthcoming “Picture Unavailable” has drawn comparisons to Netflix hit TV show “Stranger Things” and was called “a supernatural thriller sure to give you goosebumps” by acclaimed author Katherine St. John (“The Vicious Circle”).
When “Picture Unavailable” releases, it will be the third Blue Handle title to hit bookshelves in 2022.
Jordan Reed’s debut novel “The Wizard’s Brew” is set for release on May 24, followed by award-winning playwright Leslie Liautaud’s “Black Bear Lake,” an upmarket YA novel hailed by Publishers Weekly as “expertly crafted” and “a heart-wrenching coming-of-age tale.”
Charles D’Amico will round out Blue Handle’s 2022 slate with “Perdue,” an expansion of his award-winning Neil Baggio suspense series, in November.
About Blue Handle Publishing
Based in Amarillo, Blue Handle Publishing is a West Texas publishing company founded in 2020 by business entrepreneur and author Charles D’Amico. Its mission is to empower authors while publishing incredible works of fiction and nonfiction. For more information, please visit BlueHandlePublishing.com. | 2022-05-11T00:20:32Z | www.myhighplains.com | Barnes & Noble Hosting First In-Person Book Signing Since Pandemic Began | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/barnes-noble-hosting-first-in-person-book-signing-since-pandemic-began/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/barnes-noble-hosting-first-in-person-book-signing-since-pandemic-began/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — You may or may not have seen this unique food truck around town, but it’s a unique truck with a great story.
Pappy’s Soda Jerk started out as a food truck around 1929, and has been upgraded and restored by Robert Rowley.
Rowley has kept the old school feel, look, but added some modern additions to keep everything safe and up to code.
Make sure to follow the Facebook page so you know where the food truck is located. | 2022-05-11T00:20:53Z | www.myhighplains.com | Pappy’s Soda Jerk Bringing Unique Food Truck Experience to Amarillo | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/pappys-soda-jerk-bringing-unique-food-truck-experience-to-amarillo/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/pappys-soda-jerk-bringing-unique-food-truck-experience-to-amarillo/ |
Texas Bar Foundation awarding $20,000 to Catholic Charities
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle announced the Texas Bar Foundation is awarding the organization $20,000 to provide Pro Bono assistance for legal services to legal immigrants, refugees, and the homeless in Amarillo and other counties in the Texas Panhandle who cannot afford attorney’s fees.
Catholic Charities said applicants will be qualified using poverty guidelines from the US Government at the 100% level as of January 2022.
“Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than $24 million in grants to law-related programs. Supported by members of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Bar Foundation is the nation’s largest charitably-funded bar foundation,” said officials.
Catholic Charities said applications are open from May 2022 through April 2023. Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle is located at 2004 N. Spring St. | 2022-05-11T02:32:21Z | www.myhighplains.com | Texas Bar Foundation awarding $20,000 to Catholic Charities | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/texas-bar-foundation-awarding-20000-to-catholic-charities/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/texas-bar-foundation-awarding-20000-to-catholic-charities/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — An Amarillo-based animal athlete called “Hey Bartender” with the Jones Quarter Horses (JQH) Bucking Bulls has qualified for the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) world finals, according to a representative from the International Management Group (IMG).
For the first time in league history, IMG detailed that the finals will be hosted in Fort Worth at the Dickies Arena from May 13-22. The PBR event will crown the 2022 PBR World Champion and one bovine athlete will also be named the 2022 YETI PBR World Champion Bucking Bull, earning a $100,000 bonus.
Visit the PBR website for the complete list of qualifiers along with more information on the event. | 2022-05-11T17:58:08Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo animal athlete qualifies for bull riders final in Fort Worth | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-animal-athlete-qualifies-for-bull-riders-final-in-fort-worth/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-animal-athlete-qualifies-for-bull-riders-final-in-fort-worth/ |
Amarillo EDC receives federal grant for South Georgia Business Park project
WASHINGTON D.C. (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the United States Department of Commerce recently released information regarding plans for future use of American Rescue Plan Act funds, some of which are expected to come to promote economic development in the city of Amarillo.
According to a news release, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration is awarding $3.9 million in grants throughout the state of Texas, $2.9 million of which is coming to the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation. The city of McAllen will also receive a $1.5 million grant.
Amarillo officials detail projects funded by phase one of ARPA allocation
“President Biden is committed to providing communities with the resources they need to recover from the pandemic and build a better America,” Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo said in the release.“These EDA investments will increase capacity for new business growth in Amarillo and McAllen, supporting diverse, robust regional economies.”
According to the release, the $2.4 million grant to the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation will help provide the funding for road, water, and sewer infrastructure to support business expansion at the South Georgia Business Park. The project will be matched with $720,000 in local funds and is expected to create more than 200 jobs and generate around $88 million in private investment.
The City of Amarillo approved a tax abatement agreement and location incentive for a business looking to build in Amarillo
“Thank you to the Economic Development Administration for this generous grant that will help support business expansion and job growth throughout Texas communities,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in the release. “This investment in Amarillo and McAllen will create numerous good-paying jobs for hardworking Texans in the Panhandle and in the Rio Grande Valley.”
The projects are being funded through the Economic Development Administration’s Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The goal of these particular American Rescue Plan grants is to support the state of Texas “as it recovers from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,” the release said
Photo via Amarillo EDC Facebook | 2022-05-11T17:58:14Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo EDC receives federal grant for South Georgia Business Park project | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-edc-receives-federal-grant-for-south-georgia-business-park-project/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-edc-receives-federal-grant-for-south-georgia-business-park-project/ |
Have fun in the sun this summer, but beware of heat illness
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — It’s that time of year again, the sun is out, the weather is warm across the High Plains, and if you’re going to have some fun in the sun, there’s one thing you should be mindful of, heat illness.
“Heat exhaustion is the early stages of heat related illness,” said Rodney Young, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians Family Medicine Physician.
Some of the symptoms of heat exhaustion are, “fatigue, unusual sweating patterns, so either you have been sweating a lot and then stop, or a curiously small amount of sweating is occurring,” Dr. Young said.
If left untreated, Dr. Young advised heat exhaustion can progress into heat stroke.
“When you develop heat stroke, you begin to have more of the central nervous system manifestation of the more severe form of the disease,” Dr. Young emphasized.
When it comes to outdoor activities in the summer, there’s some precautions you need to take.
“Don’t go alone because the way heat stroke sneaks up on you, you can’t really tell it’s coming on, because it’s affecting your brain itself,” he told us. “Avoid going outside during the heat of the day, so if you can, take your hikes in the morning or in the evening hours.”
if you’re going to be out in the middle of the day, “you have to hydrate. We very much underestimate how much fluid we lose on hot days. It’s not just the conscious losses of fluid, each time we exhale, we lose a certain amount of fluid,” he said emphatically.
When it comes to hydration, Dr. Young told us water is the best thing to consume. Sugar and caffeine from energy drinks, sports drinks and other liquids can dehydrate you quicker.
Also consider lightweight clothes that cover more of your body.
“A lot of clothing you can get now for outdoor activities is engineered for that purpose, it helps to protect you from the radiant heat, without trapping a lot of heat,” he said.
Have fun in the sun, just be careful. | 2022-05-11T17:59:26Z | www.myhighplains.com | Have fun in the sun this summer, but beware of heat illness | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/top-stories/have-fun-in-the-sun-this-summer-but-beware-of-heat-illness/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/top-stories/have-fun-in-the-sun-this-summer-but-beware-of-heat-illness/ |
ROOSEVELT COUNTY, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) — The Roosevelt County War Memorial Committee announced it is now accepting orders for pavers for placement in time for Memorial Day.
The committee said the monument stones honor those from the county who died in war, and the walkway portion honors all local veterans. The pavers are $125 each and include five lines and up to 20 characters per line.
Forms to purchase a paver can be found here. The forms, with a check, can be mailed to or dropped off at the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce at 100 S. Ave. A. Checks will need to be made out to Roosevelt County War Memorial. | 2022-05-11T21:20:33Z | www.myhighplains.com | Roosevelt County War Memorial accepting paver orders | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/roosevelt-county/roosevelt-county-war-memorial-accepting-orders-for-pavers/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/roosevelt-county/roosevelt-county-war-memorial-accepting-orders-for-pavers/ |
LUBBOCK, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center recently announced that the school has been recognized as a special focus four-year research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
According to a news release from the university, this designation is for universities across the country with a curriculum that focuses on health care and medicine, research and other specialized fields. Only 22 universities across the country have this designation. Universities qualify for the classification after achieving a combination of more than $5 million in research expenditures and conferring at least 20 doctoral degrees.
“The designation places TTUHSC in elite company among health-related institutions, including not only those in Texas such as Baylor College of Medicine and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center but also outside the state, including the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Rockefeller University among others,” Lance McMahon, the university’s senior vice president for research and innovation, said in the release. “We are proud of our world-class faculty and the exceptional doctoral degree trainees who have worked together to secure TTUHSC’s designation as a global leader in academic health-related research.”
Officials said in the release that the goal of the university is to help prepare researchers to engage in science as a profession.
“The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is important because it helps measure the impact the university has on its local community in terms of teaching and research,” TTUHSC President Lori Rice-Spearman said in the release. “To be ranked in the Very High to High Research category demonstrates the extraordinary impact we have on health care through education, discovery and delivery of care.” | 2022-05-11T21:20:40Z | www.myhighplains.com | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center receives prestigious research accolade | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/texas-tech-university-health-sciences-center-receives-prestigious-research-accolade/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/texas-tech-university-health-sciences-center-receives-prestigious-research-accolade/ |
SANTA FE, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) — New Mexicans will receive extended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the month of May, according to the New Mexico Human Services Department.
Human Services detailed that the maximum amount for household size distributed during the pandemic will expire 30-days after the end of the Public Health Emergency is announced, which is expected around July 15.
Clients, Human Services stated, should make sure their contact information is up-to-date on the YesNM website to ensure continued uninterrupted benefits. In addition, the website allows individuals to apply for and check their SNAP benefits.
“Since March 2020, $821,577,881 Emergency SNAP Benefits have been distributed to 289,392 New Mexico households,” said Human Services Department Deputy Secretary Angela Medrano. “We know that the pandemic has been a struggle for many families, and we are glad to have been able to provide additional assistance to help. We will continue to support New Mexicans with critical benefits that serve our most vulnerable families.”
The Human Services Department continued to remind New Mexicans who receive SNAP benefits that they can double up on food bucks and purchase more fruit and vegetables when they spend SNAP EBT card dollars at grocery stores. You can find more information on card usage here. | 2022-05-11T21:21:28Z | www.myhighplains.com | New Mexico extends SNAP emergency benefits during May | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/new-mexico/new-mexico-extends-snap-emergency-benefits-during-may/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/new-mexico/new-mexico-extends-snap-emergency-benefits-during-may/ |
POTTER COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Potter County Sheriff’s Office reported that one person was arrested on charges related to abandoning or endangering a child on Wednesday after deputies found two children home alone.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were sent on an animal welfare check in the 3000 block of East Central.
While checking the home, the deputy said they noticed a child inside the home and no one would answer the door. A welfare check was done and deputies found that there were two children home alone at the time.
Deputies investigated and found the father, Fabian Silva, 22, had allegedly left the children alone for an extended period of time and was arrested and booked on outstanding misdemeanor warrants and on two counts related to Abandoning or Endangering a child, which are felonies.
Child Protective Services was called and the children were taken in by CPS. The investigation is still ongoing. | 2022-05-12T00:25:03Z | www.myhighplains.com | 1 Potter County man arrested on charges of child endangerment | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/potter-county/1-potter-county-man-arrested-on-charges-of-child-endangerment/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/potter-county/1-potter-county-man-arrested-on-charges-of-child-endangerment/ |
AUSTIN, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Wednesday that more funds from local sales tax allocations will be sent to cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts throughout the state this month.
According to a news release from Hegar’s office, entities will be receiving $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations in May. Officials said this was an increase of 11.8% of allocation from May 2021 and a 19.6% increase so far this year.
Officials said the allocations are based on sales made in March by businesses that report taxes monthly and sales made in January, February and March. Out of the $1.2 billion, cities are expected to receive $761.1 million, transit systems are expected to receive $250.6 million, counties are expected to receive $67.9 million and special purpose taxing districts are expected to receive $102.9 million. | 2022-05-12T00:25:22Z | www.myhighplains.com | Various entities to receive more funds from local sales tax allocations | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/various-entities-to-receive-more-funds-from-local-sales-tax-allocations/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/various-entities-to-receive-more-funds-from-local-sales-tax-allocations/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) –It’s the annual tradition of honoring high school graduates across the city.
Baccalaureate 2022 is coming up on May 22nd at 4 p.m. at the Central Church of Christ located at 1401 S Madison.
Graduates from all four high schools can arrive at 3:15 p.m. wearing their cap and gown, this is a non-denominational service organized by graduating seniors at each high school. | 2022-05-12T00:26:16Z | www.myhighplains.com | Honoring 2022 High School Graduates | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/honoring-2022-high-school-graduates/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/honoring-2022-high-school-graduates/ |
Starting the morning with temps in the 60s and 70s. We are seeing clear conditions this morning, but cloud cover will increase some through the morning hours. Partly cloudy skies will take over and temps will increase into the 90s for the highs. Breezy conditions will also continue throughout the day with wind gust up to 30 mph. A front will move through the area with a dryline ahead. These could give us enough lift in the atmosphere for one or two isolated storms in the viewing area to the SE. Overall, everyone else will be dry.
Heat wave will continue for the next seven days as temps will remain in the upper 80s to 90s. A few chances of some isolated storms next week. More details to come. | 2022-05-12T11:17:46Z | www.myhighplains.com | Summer-like temps and breezy conditions continue | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/summer-like-temps-and-breezy-conditions-continue/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/summer-like-temps-and-breezy-conditions-continue/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – According to officials with Panhandle Paws for Hope, a group of Crockett Middle School students chose to raise funds to donate to the organization for the second year in a row, which resulted in a donation of over $3,400.
The group from Crockett is led by 7th-grade social studies teacher Tanner Estes, according to Panhandle Paws for Hope, and focuses on promoting community involvement and service. The group chooses to raise funds for a charity each spring. As the students did last year, they chose Panhandle Paws for Hope as their favored charity, and raised over $3,400 in a week’s time.
“Too many times we only hear about the negative concerning kids,” noted a Panhandle Paws for Hope representative in the donation announcement, “This is inspiring and motivating to see these kids work so hard.”
The organization said a representative would visit Crockett Middle School on Thursday morning, alongside a few animals, in order to receive the donation check.
via Crockett Middle School | 2022-05-12T14:16:40Z | www.myhighplains.com | Middle school students raise thousands for Panhandle Paws for Hope | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/heart-of-the-high-plains/middle-school-students-raise-thousands-for-panhandle-paws-for-hope/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/heart-of-the-high-plains/middle-school-students-raise-thousands-for-panhandle-paws-for-hope/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – According to a Thursday morning announcement from the National Weather Service Amarillo office, critical fire weather conditions were forecasted for the western half of Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles.
via the National Weather Service in Amarillo
Humidity values are expected to remain in the single digits, with winds of 15-25 miles per hour and gusts of up to 40 miles per hour, said the National Weather Service.
Because of the forecasted conditions, the National Weather Service advised the community to avoid activities that could cause a spark or flame. | 2022-05-12T14:16:52Z | www.myhighplains.com | Critical fire weather conditions expected Thursday | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/critical-fire-weather-conditions-expected-thursday/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/critical-fire-weather-conditions-expected-thursday/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo Public Library is giving people a chance to start their garden this year with seeds from the Amarillo Seed Library. You will be able to “checkout” seeds that have been specially picked to be perfect for planting this time of the year, in this climate, and are fairly easy to grow.
They will be hosting a Seed Library Open House this Saturday, May 14, from 10 am to 2 pm in the Downtown branch of the Amarillo Public Library.
For more information on the program or the open house, you can call 806-378-3051. | 2022-05-12T14:17:11Z | www.myhighplains.com | Start your garden with seeds from the Amarillo Seed Library | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/start-your-garden-with-seeds-from-the-amarillo-seed-library/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/start-your-garden-with-seeds-from-the-amarillo-seed-library/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo SPCA will be holding its annual Muttfest at a new location this year. They will be heading to the Starlight Ranch on Sunday, May 15, from noon to 5 pm.
Muttfest is an afternoon full of free, family fun for dogs and their owners. This will be the 28th year of the event, complete with canine contests, pet-related vendors, a silent auction, and much more. They will also feature food vendors and low-cost vaccinations.
Donations are welcome, with all proceeds going to benefit the Amarillo SPCA as they help to give our local cats and dogs their new forever homes. | 2022-05-12T14:17:17Z | www.myhighplains.com | The Amarillo SPCA invites you out to this year’s Muttfest | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/the-amarillo-spca-invites-you-out-to-this-years-muttfest/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/the-amarillo-spca-invites-you-out-to-this-years-muttfest/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Wonderland Amusement Park will honor area first responders by hosting three First Responders Nights at the park on three consecutive nights at the beginning of June.
According to a news release from Wonderland, these First Responders Nights will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. June 7-9. First responders will receive a free WOW ride pass by presenting a proper ID and a special barcode at the gate, while their families can receive a discount by presenting a different barcode at the gate.
Discount codes are directly sent to local first responding agencies in the area, the release said. Agencies can visit the Wonderland Park website to fill out the proper paperwork and receive the codes.
Wonderland stated that they host the yearly event to “pay homage to police officers, firefighters, and emergency responders who serve the panhandle region on a daily basis by inviting them out for a fun-filled night.” | 2022-05-12T16:57:07Z | www.myhighplains.com | Wonderland Park to host three First Responders Nights | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/entertainment-news/wonderland-park-to-host-three-first-responders-nights/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/entertainment-news/wonderland-park-to-host-three-first-responders-nights/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — In their young lives, John and Emma Detten have beaten plenty of odds.
“They have a genetic syndrome called Wolf-Hirschhorn,” said their mother, Stacy Detten. “John was born first, he was born in Dallas with a lot of heart defects. When Emma was born, Emma was stronger and much more stable, so we were in Amarillo more with some of the specialists here and she began having seizures, we were in the hospital a lot.”
John is 10, and at various times in his life, he’s had extended stays in the hospital.
During those times he fell in love with, “baseball. He can watch hours of baseball,” Mrs. Detten said excitedly. “He’s so happy watching baseball. We go to Sod Poodles games, he loves the Sod Poodles.”
Eight-year-old Emma is a little more introverted than her older brother, but is a little bit of an adrenaline seeker.
“If we could put her on a roller coaster, or a tilt-a-whirl, she would be in heaven, she likes to be physically active,” her mother told us.
In order to keep John and Emma rocking in their daily activities, they require special equipment and care.
“They both wear braces on their feet, they’re both playing T-ball this spring, they need wheelchairs to participate in that. They’re non-verbal, and some of the equipment we use to communicate with them is very expensive,” she explained.
The costs can be overwhelming.
“This fall, John had his third open heart surgery in Dallas,” Mrs. Detten told KAMR. “Emma took a medical flight to Ft. Worth three or four years ago, and the bill just for the plane was $75,000, and that’s not covered by insurance.”
In fact, many direct and indirect costs associated with John and Emma’s care aren’t covered by insurance.
“Insurance is great, but insurance doesn’t cover 100%, and insurance doesn’t cover travel, it doesn’t meals, it doesn’t cover some of the equipment that the kids need to participate in life,” she emphasized.
That’s where Children’s Miracle Network comes in.
“Most of what they’ve done for us, is I take them a bill and say ‘here’s this bill, we can pay this much of it, insurance has got this much of it,’ and they cover the rest,” Mrs. explained.
Whether it’s paying for unseen costs like meals during travel or helping with unexpected costs during a crisis episode, Detten says every little bit CMN contributes helps.
“It relieves such a burden, where I can focus on taking care of my kids, taking care of my family, and not worry about how we’re going to pay for it,” she said emphatically.
John will likely have to have more surgeries in the future, and he and Emma both will likely need new equipment as they grow and get older.
But no matter what lies ahead, the Detten’s know they can depend on Children’s Miracle Network to have their back.
“They just continued to support us through all of the different illnesses and surprises and different things that the kids have gone through,” Mrs. Detten said. | 2022-05-12T16:57:13Z | www.myhighplains.com | CMN Miracle Children: John and Emma | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/heart-of-the-high-plains/cmn-miracle-children-john-and-emma/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/heart-of-the-high-plains/cmn-miracle-children-john-and-emma/ |
CLOVIS, New Mexico (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the Clovis Police Department released information regarding a shooting that occurred in Clovis on Wednesday.
According to the news release, officers from the Clovis Police Department responded to an incident in the 900 block of Edwards Street in reference to a man lying on the ground with possible gunshot wounds. When officers arrived, officials found the man, identified as a 43-year-old, who had multiple gunshot wounds to his torso.
The man was transported to a local hospital and was then transferred to Lubbock for further treatment because he had life-threatening injuries, according to the release.
Officers with the Clovis Police Department said the case continues to be under active investigation. The department requests that anyone having information related to the incident to contact the department at 575-769-1921, provide tips through the department’s tip411 mobile application or by calling the Curry County Crime Stoppers at 575-763-7000.
via Clovis Police Department Facebook page. | 2022-05-12T16:57:19Z | www.myhighplains.com | Clovis Police investigating Wednesday shooting | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/clovis-police-investigating-wednesday-shooting/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/clovis-police-investigating-wednesday-shooting/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The synthetic skin technology patented by Dr. Vinu Unnikrishnan, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at West Texas A&M University, can mimic mechanical properties from any part of the human body.
“That led us to a different path in finding materials to test human behavior,” Dr. Unnikrishnan said. “We saw that there wasn’t much tissue available to test.”
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Dr. Unnikrishnan said the research began with computational models of the human body, mixing different types of silicone.
“We developed this to test human tissues for ailments, one patent that I have is for diabetic insoles,” he said. “There are multiple areas that we envision this technology can be used. In protective devices, development of diagnostic procedures.”
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For example, “if there is a laceration or a cut, we can envision to be used as some kind of protection system, with embedded antibacterial, antimicrobial properties,” he said.
Dr. Unnikrishnan said the material can also be used on large animals where soft tissues are encountered. Another advantage, it’s patient specific.
“Depending on what location you’re looking at, what location of the human tissues, or skin, we can tailor make the material to follow that property,” he said emphatically. | 2022-05-12T16:57:44Z | www.myhighplains.com | WT professor develops synthetic skin technology mimicking human skin | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/top-stories/wt-professor-develops-synthetic-skin-technology-mimicking-human-skin/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/top-stories/wt-professor-develops-synthetic-skin-technology-mimicking-human-skin/ |
POTTER COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to a criminal complaint from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Domingo Delgado has been charged with one count related to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine Tuesday.
According to court documents, on May 10, law enforcement executed a federal search warrant, issued out of the Northern District of Texas, at a mobile home in the 6500 block of Amarillo Boulevard.
Law enforcement said they found Delgado and a woman. Searching further, law enforcement said they found a 9mm handgun, found 3.4 kilos of meth, 442 grams of cocaine, and 100 grams of marijuana.
Court documents state that Delgado was observed through surveillance to have exhibited behavior that is consistent with drug distribution and information received by the DEA stated that Delgado was distributing meth.
The criminal complaint states that Delgado was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute 500 Grams or More of Methamphetamine. | 2022-05-12T23:51:03Z | www.myhighplains.com | Potter County man charged with meth distribution related count | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/potter-county/potter-county-man-charged-with-meth-distribution-related-count/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/potter-county/potter-county-man-charged-with-meth-distribution-related-count/ |
by: David Gay, Kaley Green
WASHINGTON D.C. (KAMR/KCIT) — The bipartisan Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis released a report Thursday after the committee investigated meatpacking plants and their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the report, officials reference the JBS Plant located in Cactus specifically, along with Tyson Foods as a whole, an entity that has a plant in Potter County.
According to a news release from the subcommittee, the report details how meatpacking companies engaged with appointees from the Donald Trump Administration regarding keeping workers in plants with a high risk of COVID-19 transmission and “insulating facilities from state and local health department regulations.”
“The Select Subcommittee’s investigation has revealed that former President Trump’s political appointees at USDA collaborated with large meatpacking companies to lead an Administration-wide effort to force workers to remain on the job during the coronavirus crisis despite dangerous conditions, and even to prevent the imposition of commonsense mitigation measures,” U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn- South Carolina, District 6 and the chairman of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, said in the release. “This coordinated campaign prioritized industry production over the health of workers and communities, and contributed to tens of thousands of workers becoming ill, hundreds of workers dying, and the virus spreading throughout surrounding areas. The shameful conduct of corporate executives pursuing profit at any cost during a crisis and government officials eager to do their bidding regardless of resulting harm to the public must never be repeated.”
According to the release, the subcommittee investigated COVID-19 outbreaks at Tyson, JBS and other companies beginning in February 2021. In information released last year, the subcommittee said in the report that during the first year of the pandemic, infections and deaths among workers at the five of the largest meatpacking companies, which includes Tyson and JBS, were “significantly higher than previously estimated, with over 59,000 workers for these companies being infected with the coronavirus and at least 269 dying.”
In the report, officials with the committee said that the meatpacking industry as a whole had notice of the risks that the COVID-19 pandemic posed to workers in the plants and the dangers of keeping the plants open for regular operations. In the report, officials reference an email from April 18, 2020, sent to a JBS executive and Texas governmental officials from a person identified as a physician at the Moore County Hospital regarding the situation at the JBS Cactus Plant.
“100% of all COVID-19 patients we have in the hospital are either direct employees or family member(s) of your employees,” the email reads. “We believe there is a major outbreak of COVID-19 infection in your Cactus facility… I understand JBS has been notified about this outbreak by several authorities but I am not sure this situation is being treated with the urgency it deserves. Your employees will get sick and may die if this factory continues to be open.”
Email featured in report
In a statement provided to MyHighPlains.com regarding Tuesday’s report, JBS officials said:
-JBS Representative
The report also states that the meatpacking companies’ claims of a potential shortage of protein if the plants were closed were “flimsy if not outright false.” The report said that companies, including Smithfield and Tyson, “warned that reduced operations and worker absenteeism would cause an imminent meat shortage, but these fears were baseless.”
The report also states that meatpacking companies worked with the United States’ Department of Agriculture, along with the White House, to attempt to “prevent state and local health departments from regulating coronavirus precautions in plants.” The report also said that companies stressed that they should not have to address COVID-19 risks if it would impact productivity at the plants.
Tyson also responded to MyHighPlains.com’s request for comment regarding Thursday’s report, with the company providing the following statement:
“Throughout the pandemic our top priority has been and continues to be the health and safety of our team members. Over the past two years, our company has been contacted by, received direction from, and collaborated with many different federal, state and local officials – including both the Trump and Biden Administrations – as we’ve navigated the challenges of the pandemic. This collaboration is crucial to ensuring the essential work of the U.S. food supply chain and our continued efforts to keep team members safe. For example, last year Tyson Foods was supported by the Biden Administration as we became one of the first fully vaccinated workforces in the U.S. Our efforts have also included working cooperatively and frequently with local health department officials in our plant communities.”
-Tyson Foods Representative
In May 2020, the JBS Plant in Cactus, as well as the Tyson plant in Potter County, complied with local, state and federal efforts for mass COVID-19 testing. According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, the Texas National Guard and CDC helped conduct testing, which led to mass increases in COVID-19 cases at the time. The testing at Tyson in particular led to an increase of 734 COVID-19 cases in both Potter and Randall counties on May 15, according to previous reports.
Officials said that Thursday’s report is based on more than 151,000 pages of documents collected from meatpacking companies and interest groups, as well as interviews with various entities including authorities, meatpacking workers and former USDA officials.
MyHighPlains.com has reached out to the City of Amarillo’s Public Health Department, which was not available for comment. MyHighPlains.com has also reached out to Cargill for a statement but did not hear back as of Thursday night. | 2022-05-13T01:09:11Z | www.myhighplains.com | Congressional committee releases meatpacking COVID-19 investigation report | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/life-health/health/coronavirus/congressional-committee-releases-meatpacking-covid-19-investigation-report/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/life-health/health/coronavirus/congressional-committee-releases-meatpacking-covid-19-investigation-report/ |
The Canyon Lady Eagles absolutey dominated the 4A Girls UIL State Track Meet in Austin, scoring 70 points and topping second place Stephenville by 27 points, as they claim the Team State Championship.
The Lady Eagles were started on the day by Hannah Stuart who finished with a silver medal in both the 1600m and the 3200. Pole Vaulter Kashlee Dickinson also claimed a silver medal, with a vault of 13 feet.
Junior Abree Winfrey supplied quite the spark on the day, claiming a gold medal in the 800m dash, a silver in the 300m Hurdles, and was the anchor of the 4×400 relay team that also took Gold. | 2022-05-13T03:44:39Z | www.myhighplains.com | Canyon Lady Eagles claim the 4A State Track & Field Championship | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/sports/local-sports/canyon-lady-eagles-claim-the-4a-state-track-field-championship/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/sports/local-sports/canyon-lady-eagles-claim-the-4a-state-track-field-championship/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The McGarry family had this particular time of their lives planned out.
“Gentry was only two years old when he was diagnosed, and Ainsley our daughter was 4 months old,” said Amber McGarry, mother of Gentry and Ainsley. “I had just quit my job thinking I was going to stay at home with two little kids.”
Their 9-year-old son Gentry, is always on the go playing sports like basketball and football, but on one Sunday in August 2015, they were blindsided during a doctor’s visit.
“We thought he had a sore throat, we looked inside his mouth and his tonsils were pretty close together,” said their father, Chad McGarry. “So, we’re thinking tonsillitis, strep throat, something.”
Their lives were turned upside down.
“My wife had a feeling something’s not right, the mother intuition was kicking in,” he said. “We go in, they do the test, yes it’s confirmed, it’s Leukemia. We’re in the hospital for nine days straight.”
Gentry’s condition was serious.
His white blood cell count was high, showing he was fighting an infection. His red blood cell count, however, was extremely low.
“Our doctor said, ‘if he were to fall right now and get a bruise, he would start bleeding and we would not be able to control it,” his father said.
“They took x-rays of his chest, that first day when we got there, and you could clearly see tumors in his chest, which was really scary,” his mother recalled.
After the diagnosis, Gentry underwent three and a half years of treatments to fight Leukemia.
“We thought we were in a position to handle the bills. ‘It’ll be ok, it’s just medical bills’,” Amber McGarry emphasized. “But as often as he was in the hospital, and as many treatments as he was getting, I think one of the bills we got was $27,000 and it was for a one day stay in the hospital.”
“He was in the hospital sometimes for seven to nine days at a time. I remember when we had to fly to Dallas, and just the flight alone was in the $50,000 range, and the ambulance ride just from the airport to the hospital was $27,000,” she told us.
The costs were overwhelming. The McGarry’s weren’t alone though, Children’s Miracle Network walked the journey with them.
“It was comforting to know there was resources available, there was a community that we didn’t know about once we started on the path of treatment for Gentry,” Chad McGarry said emphatically.
As for Gentry, “it was really scary in that moment,” he said. “But my parents were with me, my friends, my family was with me as I went through it.”
He’s cancer free, and only has to do check ups every six months.
His mother telling us excitedly, “he lives a normal life, he plays sports, he goes to school like every normal kid, and it’s a blessing to see him grow up and be a kid again.” | 2022-05-13T17:11:21Z | www.myhighplains.com | CMN Miracle Child: Gentry McGarry | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/cmn-miracle-child-gentry-mcgarry/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/cmn-miracle-child-gentry-mcgarry/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Texas Panhandle Centers announced a mental health awareness event, as well as a ribbon-cutting for its new medical trailer, set for 11:30 a.m. on Friday at its location on 1501 S Polk Street.
The community was roundly invited to attend the free event. The Texas Panhandle Center’s announcement also noted that live music and food trucks would be present at the event, as well as Texas House Representative Four Price. | 2022-05-13T17:11:45Z | www.myhighplains.com | Texas Panhandle Centers hosts ribbon cutting, mental health event | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/texas-panhandle-centers-hosts-ribbon-cutting-mental-health-event/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/texas-panhandle-centers-hosts-ribbon-cutting-mental-health-event/ |
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the West Texas A&M University recently announced that it has partnered with the University of Colima’s School of Music, located in Mexico, giving more students the opportunity to receive graduate-level education.
According to a news release from West Texas A&M University, qualified students at the University of Colima’s School of Music will be able to begin their master of music degree program at West Texas A&M starting in the fall. Officials said the University of Colima does not offer its own graduate degree in music.
“Because there is a lack of opportunities for graduate study in performance in Mexico and because studying internationally can be so cost-prohibitive, Colima faculty members sought out WT to help create an affordable option for this degree, particularly for students of piano and orchestral string instruments,” Robert Hansen, Regents Professor of Music and director of the WT School of Music., said in the release. “Many talented Colima students face economic challenges that simply put a quality graduate education out of reach.”
Officials said in the release that Colima students will apply to West Texas A&M’s graduate school and become WT students to enter the program. Students from Colima will remain in Mexico for the first year of the two-year program, with students providing a combination of exchange teaching and online course delivery. Students will then come to the Canyon campus during the second year of the program.
“This is a win/win situation for students and for both of our institutions,” Jessica Mallard, dean of the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities, said in the release. “We are supplying an opportunity to talented students in Mexico where quality graduate programs are limited in number. Because of this arrangement, the undergraduate music program in Colima will grow and WT will increase graduate enrollment in piano and string majors that our program needs.”
For more information about the university’s School of Music, visit the West Texas A&M University website. | 2022-05-13T17:11:57Z | www.myhighplains.com | West Texas A&M partners with Mexico university for graduate music program | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/west-texas-am-partners-with-mexico-university-for-graduate-music-program/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/west-texas-am-partners-with-mexico-university-for-graduate-music-program/ |
Every Saturday, beginning this week through August 13th, the zoo will be hosting Safari Saturdays. They will have a Safari show at 11 a.m. with some of their education staff and you can meet some of the animal ambassadors up close. They will also have Keeper Chats and Animal Enrichments at 1 p.m. You can follow their Facebook and Instagram to see the full schedule.
Don’t forget about Endangered Species Day. The Zoo will be celebrating on May 21 with all kinds of ways to learn more about critically endangered animals. Learn more about the harms of the illegal pet trade and meet a few animals that were saved from that industry. They will feature the Bengal Tiger and talk about how the world’s largest cat species is getting closer to extinction. You can also see the black-footed ferret, Filly, and learn more about the amazing comeback of the Prairie Bandit. | 2022-05-13T17:12:34Z | www.myhighplains.com | Check out Wolfie, the mighty mallard duck from the Amarillo Zoo | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/check-out-wolfie-the-mighty-mallard-duck-from-the-amarillo-zoo/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/check-out-wolfie-the-mighty-mallard-duck-from-the-amarillo-zoo/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – A mixture of supply chain disruptions, combined with safety recalls, has led to widespread shortages of baby formula across Texas and the rest of the United States. With millions of babies across the country reliant on baby formula for their sole source of nutrition, many parents have been left scrambling for resources.
The Motherhood Center in Houston recently said that families have driven across state lines looking for milk and formula, and some parents have ordered from other countries. Meanwhile, some pediatricians have felt the need to warn struggling families against trying to make baby formula on their own. The American Academy of Pediatrics also advised that families should not feed homemade formula to their babies, or water down the formula.
While it may be safe for families to switch their children to a different brand of baby formula that is available in stores, under the advice of a pediatrician, some families may still struggle to find a supply of the alternative due to the shortage. This may be compounded by a lack of milk banks in the High Plains; according to the Human Milk Banking Association of North America, the nearest association-member milk banks to Amarillo can be found in Oklahoma City, Albuquerque, New Mexico or Fort Worth.
President Joe Biden and other lawmakers have said that the government is working to mend the issue, but what resources are available to families across the High Plains in the meantime?
MyHighPlains.com compiled a list of resources for families on the High Plains in need of baby formula or breastmilk.
ACT Community Center
As described by the organization, the baby room service with the ACT Community Center is intended to assist single parents and struggling families with baby supplies such as diapers, formula, baby food, and infant clothing.
The ACT Community Center is located at 202 S. Louisiana in Amarillo and can be reached by phone at 806-576-8611.
The Third Strand Foundation
The Third Strand Foundation, as noted in previous reporting, is a non-profit organization that aims to provide breast milk for babies who have lost their breastfeeding parent, or who have parents who cannot breastfeed. Applications for the organization’s services can be found on its website.
Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas
The Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas noted on its website that new parents can purchase donated breastmilk under certain circumstances and with a prescription.
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Operated through the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) describes itself as a nutrition program for pregnant, breastfeeding people and families with children younger than five years of age.
Alongside the WIC’s assortment of breastfeeding resources and nutritional education, the program has food packages available for families that are delivered monthly. These food packages can include baby cereal, baby food, and baby formula. Applications for the WIC program can be found here.
Other resources, local news, and updates can be found on MyHighPlains.com. | 2022-05-13T17:55:53Z | www.myhighplains.com | Formula and breastmilk resources on the High Plains | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/formula-and-breastmilk-resources-on-the-high-plains/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/formula-and-breastmilk-resources-on-the-high-plains/ |
by: Cat Keenan, Angel Oliva
According to the Amarillo Police Department, the wreck involved one vehicle that had veered off the road and flipped. Police said that one person died on the scene and another was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
APD said a third passenger was also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Amarillo Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating the incident.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – According to the Amarillo Fire Department at around 1 p.m. Friday on social media, Amarillo Boulevard and Mississippi were down to one lane in the westbound direction, due to a “major car wreck.”
The department asked community members to avoid the area, and drivers should otherwise be cautious of detours, delays, and emergency personnel on or near the roadways. | 2022-05-13T20:09:57Z | www.myhighplains.com | 1 dead, 2 injured after wreck on Amarillo Blvd. and Mississippi | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-blvd-and-mississippi-down-to-1-lane-after-wreck/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-blvd-and-mississippi-down-to-1-lane-after-wreck/ |
WASHINGTON D.C. (KAMR/KCIT) — The final two members of the Munn family have pleaded guilty to their involvement in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, according to court documents filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday.
Thomas Munn
Dawn Munn
Dawn and Thomas Munn pleaded guilty on Friday to one count of “Parading, Demonstrating or Picketing in a Capitol Building,” according to the court documents. This comes after three other members of the family, including Joshua Munn, Kayli Munn and Kristi Munn, pled guilty to the same charge in late April and early May, respectively. The Munn family was shown, through photos, videos and social media posts collected by the FBI, to have traveled from Borger to Washington D.C., entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Joshua Munn pleads guilty to involvement in Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol Attack
According to the documents, the charge brings a maximum sentence of six months in prison, a term of probation of not more than five years and a fine of not more than $5,000. Both Thomas and Dawn Munn also have an obligation to pay a $500 restitution to the Architect of the Capitol as part of the approximate $1,495,326.55 worth of damage to the building on Jan. 6, 2021.
Like the court documents for the plea agreements related to the other Munn family members involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol Attack, Dawn and Thomas Munn’s court documents lay out the timeline of the family when they were in the U.S. Capitol on the afternoon of Jan. 6, 2021. Thomas Munn’s documents include a post he made to Facebook on Jan. 6, 2021, featuring a photo of the family he traveled with to Washington D.C. The post reads, in part:
“Made it back to the hotel about an hour ago… Have lots of pics and video to follow… the DC police opened up on a small group climbing the scaffolding, with gas grenades… The only damage to the capital (sic) building was several windows and sets of doors. Nothing inside the capital (sic) was damaged. I can tell you, patriots NEVER made it to the chamber. There was no violence in the capital (sic) building, the crowd was NOT out of control… they were ANGRY!!!”
Thomas Munn Facebook Post
In a Facebook conversation with another Facebook user, Kristi Munn said that the family “went in and stormed (the capitol),” stressing that they were “IN the building!!”
Kayli Munn
Kristi Munn
All the members of the Munn family who pled guilty for their involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol Attack will appear for their respective sentencing hearings on August 19. According to court documents, Kristi Munn, Joshua Munn and Kayli Munn will have their hearings at 9:30 a.m. on August 19. Dawn Munn and Thomas Munn will have their hearings at 11 a.m. on August 19. | 2022-05-13T22:58:52Z | www.myhighplains.com | Dawn, Thomas Munn plead guilty to involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol attack | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/hutchinson-county/dawn-thomas-munn-plead-guilty-to-involvement-in-jan-6-capitol-attack/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/hutchinson-county/dawn-thomas-munn-plead-guilty-to-involvement-in-jan-6-capitol-attack/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – For the first time in league history, the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) will hold its prestigious World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas, with the 2022 PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast set to buck into the state-of-the-art Dickies Arena from May 13-22.
With each out at a PBR event comprised of two athletes, both rider and bull, not only will one rider be crowned the 2022 PBR World Champion inside Dickies Arena, but one bovine athlete will also be anointed the 2022 YETI PBR World Champion Bucking Bull, earning an accompanying $100,000 bonus, at the conclusion of the seven-day event.
Among the 143 animal athletes that have qualified, one animal athlete from Amarillo-based JQH Bucking Bulls has earned a berth to compete – Hey Bartender. | 2022-05-13T22:59:23Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo Bull “Hey Bartender” Making PBR Finals Debut | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/amarillo-bull-hey-bartender-making-pbr-finals-debut/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/amarillo-bull-hey-bartender-making-pbr-finals-debut/ |
This segment is sponsored by BestReviews.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) –While many people already have the bare essentials for baking, such as cookie sheets and mixing bowls, they’re far from the only pieces they’ll need. A few additional baking tools and appliances belong in the budding baker’s kitchen — but it’s not easy figuring out which ones those are. | 2022-05-13T22:59:36Z | www.myhighplains.com | Best Reviews: Baking Equipment for Beginners | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/best-reviews-baking-equipment-for-beginners/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/best-reviews-baking-equipment-for-beginners/ |
David Adam Byrnes Performs Ahead of Chesney’s Whiskey Saloon Concert
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – We love live music on the show, check out David Adam Byrnes ahead of his Chesney’s Whiskey Saloon performance on May 13th.
“He left his home in central Arkansas in 2008 at the age of 19 years old and ambitiously moved to Nashville, TN in an attempt to, like millions of folks before him, deliver his brand of country music to the great Music City, and secure a budding career as a music artist. Within his first year he signed a publishing deal/record deal with Better Angels, a company that would later represent hit songwriters like Thompson Square, Josh Thompson, Ward Davis and Matt Rogers. His first taste of success came with the release of his single “Sweet Distraction” that hit #62 on Billboard and Top 20 on Music Row, which was the highest debut from a new act that year. He became a quick study in the art of songwriting, a talent he previously undervalued having starry eyes only for the stage. When you are a young kid sitting in a room with the picks of the litter among the songwriter society, the sheer enormity of the opportunity is a sobering affair. In such a situation, one would do well to keep his ears open more than his mouth, and to become a sponge that soaks up the savoir-faire required to survive and thrive in this elite world. Monday through Friday, David Adam Byrnes sat in rooms pumping out the kind of songs that were groomed for the country music charts.
In 2013 a new chapter began. Now a free man able to ditch the “bro country” songs he had been writing to satisfy the Nashville appetite, he circled back to his own personal style of honky tonk country and focused, once again, on the stage. The first time he heard Cody Johnson on the radio he became a man in a trance. This was “his sound,” the one he left behind years ago in order to bat in the big leagues. He was soon introduced to Trent Willmon who produced Cody Johnson, and the two began a songwriting relationship that would become so much more. David and Trent joined forces on the recording front and went to work on his new album. The pairing could not have been more perfectly matched. Every aspect of the writing and recording was a continuous stream of harmonious flow, each song perfectly rendered to define his true artistry. With Willmon’s help and influence David snagged several opportunities to open for Cody Johnson and the buzz about Texas quickly swarmed him. Reoccurring comments from his peers about how he belonged in the music scene that nurtured artistic authenticity began to take root. The proverbial straw came from Aaron Watson himself when he told David after a show together that he should not waste another minute in Nashville, and to get down to Texas immediately.
In 2018, David made the move to the Ft. Worth area, a place where his re-donned cowboy hat fit right in. His lead single to Texas Radio “Beer Bucket List” was released in October of 2018, a true Texas salutation if there ever was one. The song becomes his first # 1 on The Texas Regional Radio Chart. In October 2020, David released his full album “Neon Town”, which made its debut in the Top 5 on the iTunes Country Music chart. Now with 5 back to back # 1 songs, a music video that was premiered by CMT and a nomination for “New Male Vocalist of the Year” at The Texas Regional Radio Awards under his belt, David Adam Byrnes has earned himself a music business education that just can’t be bought.” | 2022-05-13T22:59:42Z | www.myhighplains.com | David Adam Byrnes Performs Ahead of Chesney’s Whiskey Saloon Concert | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/david-adam-byrnes-performs-ahead-of-chesneys-whiskey-saloon-concert/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/david-adam-byrnes-performs-ahead-of-chesneys-whiskey-saloon-concert/ |
CURRY COUNTY, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) — Curry County is hosting a community donation drive to collect items needed by those who have been displaced or affected by the two wildfires in San Miguel, Mora, Taos, and Colfax Counties that started on April 22.
Curry County Commissioners said the drive began on May 10 and will go through May 20. Items collected will be taken to the Salvation Army team assisting the communities in northern New Mexico.
Officials said the Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak fires combined created the second-largest wildfire in the state and have burned about 203,920 acres, forced 13,000 individuals to evacuate, and destroyed more than 170 homes.
Items in high demand that are accepted during this drive include laundry detergent, “new” clothing of all sizes, “new” socks and underwear of all sizes, blankets, and pillows. Used clothing is not needed at the evacuee locations in order to help mitigate any COVID-19 outbreaks. Items can be dropped off at the Curry County Administration Complex at the table in the lobby. Curry County will provide all donations collected to the Salvation Army team assisting these individuals in need. | 2022-05-14T03:41:23Z | www.myhighplains.com | Curry County hosting donation drive for those affected by NM wildfires | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/new-mexico/curry-county-hosting-donation-drive-for-those-affected-by-nm-wildfires/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/new-mexico/curry-county-hosting-donation-drive-for-those-affected-by-nm-wildfires/ |
At the 2A State Track Meet in the Austin, Panhandle’s Mackie Land and Wellington’s Kyla Kane combine for five gold medals.
Land won gold in the 400m and the 200m as an individual. She also won gold in the 4×400 relay with her Panhandle teammates Avery Sides, Sydney Adee, and Leah Land.
For Kyla Kane, the cross country and basketball star, showed how dominant she is on the track as well claiming gold in the 800m and the 1600m races. | 2022-05-14T05:46:25Z | www.myhighplains.com | 2A UIL State Track Meet: Mackie Land and Kyla Kane rack up the medals | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/sports/local-sports/2a-uil-state-track-meet-mackie-land-and-kyla-kane-rack-up-the-medals/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/sports/local-sports/2a-uil-state-track-meet-mackie-land-and-kyla-kane-rack-up-the-medals/ |
Today will start out clear and mild with morning lows in the 50’s and low 60’s. As the day unfolds, a mostly sunny sky is expected with northerly winds of 10 to 20 mph. Temperatures should respond, warming back into the 80’s and 90’s during the afternoon. Amarillo could top out around 90. Tomorrow looks to be much cooler with a blend of low to mid 80’s, followed by much warmer weather on Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the 90’s, along with a few 100’s. Regarding precipitation – no rain is expected for today but might return tomorrow and Wednesday in the way of widely scattered thunderstorms. If the storms do fire, they could turn severe with pockets of hail, high winds, and heavy rain.
Have a great rest of the weekend, everyone! | 2022-05-15T13:06:15Z | www.myhighplains.com | Sunday weather outlook | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/sunday-weather-outlook/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/sunday-weather-outlook/ |
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) — Sunday officials from the 27TH Special Operations Wing Public Affairs (SOWPA) report that Baskin Young was found dead on May 12 in his off-base apartment in Melrose, N.M.
According to a SOWPA press release, Young was a 1st Class Emerald Airman and a Structural Apprentice from the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron.
Young entered the Air Force on December 1, 2020, where he attended the Structural Apprentice course at the Naval Construction and Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi before arriving at Cannon Airforce Base in July 2021.
SOWPA reports that details surrounding the death of Young are under investigation. | 2022-05-15T21:00:49Z | www.myhighplains.com | Cannon AFB Airman found dead in home | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/new-mexico/cannon-afb-airman-found-dead-in-home/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/new-mexico/cannon-afb-airman-found-dead-in-home/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Amarillo Police are investigating an early morning homicide at an after-hours club in north Amarillo.
APD said it happened around 4:14 a.m. at 1003 N. Fillmore on Sunday, May 15. Police said they were called to the location about a shooting.
APD said there were no victims when they got to the scene, but victims were showing up at hospitals a short time later.
Police said Suade Fisher, 25, died from his injuries. Another person has life-threatening injuries and three others have non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said there were possibly 75 to 100 people inside the club when the shooting started. They said it’s likely linked to another shooting that happened earlier in the morning at a different club on the 500 block of North Fillmore.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Amarillo Police Department Homicide Unit at 378-9468. Information can also be given anonymously to Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 374-4400, www.amapolice.org, or on the Amarillo Crime Stoppers P3 mobile app. | 2022-05-16T00:23:36Z | www.myhighplains.com | 1 dead, 4 injured in north Amarillo after-hours club shooting | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/potter-county/1-dead-4-injured-in-north-amarillo-after-hours-club-shooting/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/potter-county/1-dead-4-injured-in-north-amarillo-after-hours-club-shooting/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – According to the most recent GasBuddy reports, Amarillo gas prices remained unchanged in the last week with an average of $3.89/gallon. Those prices were noted as 29.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and $1.30/gallon higher than a year ago. Nationally, the price of diesel rose 3 cents in the last week to reach an average of $5.55/gallon.
GasBuddy reported that the cheapest station in Amarillo marked its prices at $3.79/gallon on Sunday while the most expensive was $4.25/gallon, a difference of 46 cents. Across Texas, the lowest price in the state on Sunday was $3.19/gallon while the highest was $5.70/gallon, a difference of $2.51/gallon.
Nationally, the average price of gas remained unchanged over the last week, remaining at around $4.46/gallon on Monday morning. The national average was noted as up 39.1 cents per gallon from a month ago and up $1.43/gallon from a year ago.
Prices in areas neighboring Amarillo, according to GasBuddy, included:
Lubbock- $3.96/g, unchanged from last week’s $3.96/gallon.
Midland Odessa- $4.18/g, unchanged from last week’s $4.18/gallon.
Oklahoma- $3.96/g, unchanged from last week’s $3.96/gallon. | 2022-05-16T13:50:41Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo gas prices remain steady, average $3.89/gallon | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-gas-prices-remain-steady-average-3-89-gallon/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-gas-prices-remain-steady-average-3-89-gallon/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to a news release from the National Enforcement Officers Memorial, Llano East Cemetery is set to host a Law Enforcement Wreath Laying Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, which will honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
via National Enforcement Officers Memorial
The release detailed that family survivors, co-workers, and friends are invited to the ceremony at the Llano East Ceremony-Field of Honor entrance. | 2022-05-16T13:50:47Z | www.myhighplains.com | Llano Cemetery to honor fallen officers with wreath laying ceremony | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/llano-cemetery-to-honor-fallen-officers-with-wreath-laying-ceremony/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/llano-cemetery-to-honor-fallen-officers-with-wreath-laying-ceremony/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — You could win a $2,500 scholarship to any college, university, technical, or trade school at Coffee Memorial’s Scholarship Blood Drive. It will be Tuesday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Coffee Memorial Blood Center at 7500 Wallace Blvd.
To enter, donate blood at the Coffee Memorial Blood Center and complete an entry blank for yourself or nominate someone close to you. Then encourage other people to donate and complete an entry for you. Winners will be selected by random drawing at the end of the day. The recipient must be enrolled in the Fall 2022 semester. The check is written directly to the college of your choice. | 2022-05-16T13:51:24Z | www.myhighplains.com | Enter to win scholarship at Coffee Memorial’s blood drive | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/possibly-win-a-scholarship-at-coffee-memorials-latest-blood-drive/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/possibly-win-a-scholarship-at-coffee-memorials-latest-blood-drive/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Addison Graham is a rock star.
“When I was five days old, we found out I had two murmurs, a VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect) and an ASD (Atrial Septal Defect),” the CMN Miracle Child said.
The murmurs were found on an EKG (electrocardiogram) machine, and the ASD murmur closed itself about three months later.
But the VSD murmur, “was still there when I was 12,” she said.
Not only was the murmur still present years later, it was bigger than doctors originally thought.
“When they got in there, originally they had thought it was like half a millimeter,” Graham explained. “When we actually went into the surgery, they found out it was a lot bigger, it was the size of a quarter.”
The location of the murmur meant doctors couldn’t treat it conventionally.
“Because it was too close to a ventricle in my hearts electrical system, they didn’t want to risk it doing a cath,” she emphasized.
As a result, Addison decided to have heart surgery.
“It was kind of scary, I find it fortunate because I only had to the have the one and I know some have to have multiple,” she told KAMR.
The surgery was a success, but what it symbolized for Addison and her family was much bigger.
“At that point in time, I knew God’s grace had come down to us,” her father, Michael Graham said emphatically. “Because that type of event, that size of a murmur, she could’ve been one of those kids that was playing volleyball, which she was doing at the time, or dancing and collapse and have major issues or pass away.”
Addison and her family credit Children’s Miracle Network for donating the machine that saved her life.
“Without that machine, they never would have caught the enlargement, and I could have died,” she said.
Through assistance, equipment, therapy and numerous other expenses that come with treatment, “Children’s Miracle Network is definitely a silent angel,” Michael Graham said.
After her experience, Addison wanted to help CMN acquire a new EKG machine.
“We set up a GoFundMe page, and we sent flyers, my parents posted things on social media, and raised about $10,000 to $12,000,” she noted.
She said seeing other kids dealing with issues during her hospital stay touched her heart, and she knew she had to act.
“I think being able to get the help they need is important, because I’m very positive it saved my life,” she said.
After her experience, she said she wants to help to pay it forward.
“I want to work with Children’s Miracle Network, I want to help with fundraising stuff. I wanna raise stuff for kids like me, so they can get the help they need,” she said excitedly.
All of it, with a heart as big as Texas. | 2022-05-16T17:35:40Z | www.myhighplains.com | CMN Miracle Child: Addison Graham | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/heart-of-the-high-plains/cmn-miracle-child-addison-graham/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/heart-of-the-high-plains/cmn-miracle-child-addison-graham/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — A cancer diagnosis is a tough reality for many people on the High Plains….but how do you move forward?
24 hours In The Canyon Survivorship Center serves to help cancer survivors progress in all aspects of life using a variety of methods, including the Palo Duro Canyon.
Carol Duncan’s life turned upside down a little over two years ago.
“I was diagnosed in January 2020 with breast cancer,” she said.
Followed by treatment after treatment.
“One Day of Victory” Benefitting 24 Hours in the Canyon
“I did three months of one chemo, to help shrink the tumor before surgery, and it grew. So we changed the chemo cocktail, and did another three months of that, had surgery,” she explained. “There was still a lot of live cells in that tumor, so i did another six months of chemo after the surgery, then did radiation.”
A little over a year later, “I rang the bell on April 24 of 2021,” she said excitedly.
A big part of her it? The 24 hours In The Canyon Survivorship Center.
“We focus on wellness, we focus on the entire cancer survivor,” said Ryan Parnell, Director of 24 Hours In The Canyon Survivorship Center. “We look at emotional wellness, we look at physical wellness.”
By using a variety of methods as big as a canyon.
“Counseling sessions, we do that by having wellness classes, group activities, lots of fun activities, we do too, that we call mini-vacations, mental escapes,” he said.
Their main activity is the 24-hour bicycle ride in Palo Duro Canyon.
“If you ride a bike, if you have a bike, you can do it. We have competitive and non-competitive options,” he explained.
The ride is the biggest fundraiser for the center, bringing in $330,000 last year.
“Every dollar goes to helping local cancer survivors,” he emphasized.
Survivors just like Carol, who said the support, “it’s overwhelming, it is,” she said. “Because so many people are there for you, to prod you along, to encourage you.” | 2022-05-16T17:35:46Z | www.myhighplains.com | Heart Of The High Plains: 24 Hours In The Canyon | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/heart-of-the-high-plains/heart-of-the-high-plains-24-hours-in-the-canyon-2/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/heart-of-the-high-plains/heart-of-the-high-plains-24-hours-in-the-canyon-2/ |
HUTCHINSON COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety released information regarding a fatal accident Sunday evening in Hutchinson County, east of Borger.
According to a news release, a 2001 Ford F-250 was traveling westbound on SH 152 around 9:45 p.m. Sunday around five miles east of Borger. For an unknown reason, the driver, identified as 19-year-old Haley Nightingale of Pampa, left the roadway and traveled into the center median.
Nightingale over-corrected the steering to the right, the release said, and lost control of the Ford F-250. The release said the vehicle then traveled back onto the road in a side skid and rolled over. Nightingale, who was reported as not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected. Nightingale died from injuries sustained in the incident.
The incident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol, the release said. | 2022-05-16T17:35:52Z | www.myhighplains.com | Pampa resident dead after rollover east of Borger | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/pampa-resident-dead-after-rollover-east-of-borger/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/pampa-resident-dead-after-rollover-east-of-borger/ |
QUAY COUNTY, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) – According to the New Mexico State Police, one person was killed and another injured after a Sunday morning crash on US 54 near Nara Visa, New Mexico, by the Texas state line.
According to the New Mexico State Police, a 2022 Freightliner Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) was traveling east on US 54 at around 9:32 a.m. For reasons described by police as “still under investigation” the Freightliner crossed over the center stripe line into the westbound lane near milepost 346. When the Freightliner crossed the center stripe, it sideswiped a 2019 Volvo CMV that was traveling west, police said.
The Volvo CMV left the roadway and overturned after the collision, according to police. The driver of the Volvo CMV, 41-year-old Roger Craghead of Knob Noster, Missouri, was pronounced dead on the scene of the crash. The Freightliner driver sustained “unknown injuries” and was taken to a local hospital, said police, where he was treated and released.
The crash was reported to still be under investigation by the New Mexico State Police. However, based on the investigation so far, police said that the Freightliner driver is pending charges. | 2022-05-16T20:55:04Z | www.myhighplains.com | 1 dead after Quay County commercial vehicle accident | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/1-dead-after-quay-county-commercial-vehicle-accident/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/1-dead-after-quay-county-commercial-vehicle-accident/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The City of Amarillo (COA) announced that a bust of Quanah Parker is set to be unveiled at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Rick Husband International Airport (RHAIA).
According to the COA, Parker became a legend as the last chief of the Comanche nation and a major historical figure in the foundation of the Golden Spread. COA added that the bust was donated to the COA by the family of King Hill, whose father, Jack Hill, created the bust and was known in the Amarillo area for capturing images of the Texas Panhandle.
COA said that King Hill will be in attendance for the unveiling as well as Nancy Boles, a great granddaughter of Parker. In addition, city officials, including Mayor Pro Tem Freda Powell and Councilmember Howard Smith will be in attendance.
The ceremony, COA stated will be open to the public and located at Rick Husband in the center corridor adjacent to the airline ticket counter on the second level of the terminal building.
Photo of Quanah Parker via Hulton Archive/Getty Images | 2022-05-16T20:55:16Z | www.myhighplains.com | City of Amarillo to unveil bust of Quanah Parker at Rick Husband airport | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/city-of-amarillo-to-unveil-bust-of-quanah-parker-at-rick-husband-airport/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/city-of-amarillo-to-unveil-bust-of-quanah-parker-at-rick-husband-airport/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the Amarillo Independent School District will host its first regular meeting of its Board of Trustees after May’s bond election at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the district’s board room, located in the Rod Schroder Education Support Center, located at 7200 I-40 West.
According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, voters in Potter and Randall counties voted against each of the four Amarillo Independent School District’s bond proposals during the May 7 special election. The four propositions on the ballot, totaling a combined $286 million, included the replacement of Austin Middle School, security measures for various campuses, improvements to Dick Bivins Stadium, a new natatorium as well as multipurpose practice facilities for the district’s four high schools.
According to the meeting’s agenda, the board will take public comments from members of the community. Then, the board will consider an item canvassing the May 7 special election. The board is also expected to take action on the proposal of the 2022 tax rate for the district, along with setting a date for a public hearing and adoption of the 2022-2023 budget for the district.
The agenda for Monday’s meeting will also include the following items up for discussion or for the board to take action on:
Report regarding AISD voluntary desegregation plan, North Heights neighborhood schools and Office of Civil Rights submission.
Consider approving the submission of the Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification Form.
Consider approving schematic design documents for a multi-site generator project for the District.
Consider approving a recommendation from the School Health Advisory Council regarding the Worth the Wait program.
Consider approving innovative courses: Computer-Aided Drafting for Architecture, Dental Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacy 1, and Programmable Logic Controller for AmTech Career Academy.
Set schedule for regular Board meetings for July 2022 – June 2023. | 2022-05-16T23:48:45Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo ISD to host regular board meeting | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-isd-to-host-regular-board-meeting/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-isd-to-host-regular-board-meeting/ |
City of Amarillo Director of Communications named Leadership Fellow
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The City of Amarillo announced that Jordan Schupbach, the City of Amarillo Director of Communications, has been named a Leadership Fellow during an awards ceremony by the Texas Municipal League.
The city said those who received the award voluntarily completed more than 30 hours of training over two months to enhance their leadership skills.
The city said that participants explored ethical leadership, and local issues in the broader leadership context with the goal of applying learnings to their public service role and benefiting their cities and residents.
The TML is a nonprofit organization providing local guidance, legislative advocacy, publications, training, and networking opportunities to officials from more than 1,170 cities in Texas.
courtesy the City of Amarillo | 2022-05-16T23:48:51Z | www.myhighplains.com | City of Amarillo Director of Communications named Leadership Fellow | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/city-of-amarillo-director-of-communications-named-leadership-fellow/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/city-of-amarillo-director-of-communications-named-leadership-fellow/ |
Business Connection, business-to-business tradeshow on May 19
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce announced that its business tradeshow, Business Connection, is one week away, on May 19 at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex.
The Chamber said the tradeshow will allow businesses to promote their products and services to visitors at the show and network with other businesses and potential customers.
The Chamber said attending the show is free with a VIP ticket between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. or giving a business card for entry during those hours. The public can attend the show from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for $5 admission.
Food Court tickets are available through Wednesday, May 18th for $10 each or they are $15 each the
day of the event. Food Court tickets include a one-time entry for all you can eat lunch between
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Regency Room featuring food from more than 15 different restaurants and
caterers.
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce | 2022-05-17T02:30:48Z | www.myhighplains.com | Business Connection, business-to-business tradeshow on May 19 | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/business-connection-business-to-business-tradeshow-on-may-19/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/business-connection-business-to-business-tradeshow-on-may-19/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Xcel Energy has named Adrian Rodriguez, senior vice president of Regulatory and Strategy at Puget Sound Energy, as the new regional president for Xcel Energy-Southwest starting on June 1.
“We’re proud to serve our New Mexico and Texas customers and communities as they continue to grow and thrive. Adrian’s expertise in regulatory, legislative and environmental matters and his dedication to community and economic development will enable us to further David’s legacy of achievement in our Southwest region,” said Bob Frenzel, chairman, president and CEO of Xcel Energy. “This is a time of rapid change as we move closer to our clean energy and customer goals, and Adrian is ideally suited to lead this effort.”
Rodriguez is replacing David Hudson who retired after 38 years as president of the company. Hudson, who had announced his retirement for April 1, has extended his service to July 1 to facilitate the transition of leadership.
Xcel said at Puget Sound, Rodriguez was responsible for the legal, corporate governance, regulatory, rates, and governmental affairs functions working with regulators at the federal level and within Texas and New Mexico.
Xcel Energy names Adrian Rodriguez as president for Texas-New Mexico – via Xcel Energy | 2022-05-17T02:30:49Z | www.myhighplains.com | Xcel Energy names new regional president for Texas-New Mexico | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/xcel-energy-names-new-regional-president-for-texas-new-mexico/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/xcel-energy-names-new-regional-president-for-texas-new-mexico/ |
by: Angel Oliva, Kaley Green
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees voted on Monday to propose its 2022 district tax rate, starting the months-long process of approving a budget and ultimately adopting a tax rate.
Amarillo ISD’s proposed tax rate is more than 5 cents lower than last year at $1.0938 per each $100.
Daniel West, AISD’s Chief Financial Officer, said because taxable property values are higher, the proposed rate for maintenance and operations is compressed.
Watch: Amarillo ISD regular board meeting
“I think our M&O tax rate this year was 99 cents round about. Next year it would be around 93 cents, between 93 and 94 cents if all the estimations of the values come in like we think they will,” said West.
During the meeting, Superintendent Doug Loomis said the proposed Maintenance and Operations rate was $0.9348 per each $100 and the Debt Service was $0.1590 per each $100.
West said the board will set a public hearing for an official board budget adoption meeting in June and once the district receives its certified values in July, they will have all the information they need to set the actual tax rate in August.
“I think the district has been really a good financial steward of taxpayer dollars and I think, you know, fiscally responsible, we’ve had the same fiscal manager for over 30 years. And I just think we have a good reputation of managing finances really well. And so I would hope that taxpayers would trust us and the decisions that we make,” he said.
As was previously reported by MyHighPlains.com all four bond proposals were voted down by Potter and Randall counties during the May 7 special election.
“B, C, and D are all things that we’ll just put on hold. Prop A included some things that are very pertinent to our district. So we’ll have to just go back to the drawing board and discuss on how we can move forward either with bond proceeds or without. Just have to assess it as we go,” said West.
The four propositions on the ballot, totaling a combined $286 million, included the replacement of Austin Middle School, security measures for various campuses, improvements to Dick Bivins Stadium, a new natatorium as well as multipurpose practice facilities for the district’s four high schools.
West said the budget could change before the tax rate is officially adopted, it all depends on certified taxable values and the needs of the district.
If AISD wanted to put another bond on the ballot, the earliest chance would be in November. | 2022-05-17T04:59:39Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo ISD board votes to propose 2022 tax rate | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-isd-board-voting-to-propose-2022-tax-rate/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-isd-board-voting-to-propose-2022-tax-rate/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo Fire Department announced that it has teamed up with other agencies to open Safety Town on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., for local elementary students.
The Safety Town learning environment, said the department, will be available at the Randall County Fire Station 1, located at 1111 TX-335 Loop. Admission will be open to the public and free of charge, with no need to sign up to participate.
Department officials asked those in the community to drop by and noted that they expect to see a few thousand children over the two-day event.
Other agencies involved in providing the Safety Town environment and event, according to the Amarillo Fire Department, included:
Canyon Police Department
Canyon Fire Department
Pottery County Sheriff
Potter Fire-Rescue
MyHighPlains.com’s own Chief Meteorologist John Harris is also expected to participate. | 2022-05-17T13:33:41Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo first responders host Safety Town environment, event | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-first-responders-host-safety-town-environment-event/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-first-responders-host-safety-town-environment-event/ |
It is a warm start to the day with temps in the 70s and 60s for this morning. We are tracking a very hot afternoon with highs ranging between 90s and 100s. We could see record temps today as the previous record here in Amarillo is 100 and the forecasted high is 99. Other cities are looking at similar conditions. Breezy with occasional gusts up to 25 mph for today. Additionally, a dry line will move into the Panhandle this afternoon which will allow some isolated storms to fire up for our eastern counties. There is a marginal risk of severe weather to the east for the possibility of the storms to have hail up to 1″ and gusts up to 60 mph. Another round of storms forecasted for Wednesday afternoon favoring our northern counties with a tag of marginal risk as well.
Temps look to cool down as we move into the weekend as a front will rush through the area. If enough cool airmass settles in, temps could fall back into the low 70s. | 2022-05-17T13:34:29Z | www.myhighplains.com | Record temps possible this afternoon | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/record-temps-possible-this-afternoon/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/record-temps-possible-this-afternoon/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for help in an Animal Cruelty case as they increased the reward for this week’s “Crime of the Week.”
According to the Amarillo Police Department, over the past month, “several” cats have been shot with a pellet gun at Lawrence Lake, located off of I-40 next to Western Plaza Dr. X-rays from a local veterinarian, police detailed, have confirmed that the cats have been shot with a pellet gun.
Crime Stoppers stated that if your tip leads to an arrest, you could earn an increased reward up to $4,000. Remember to “Say It Here” and say it anonymously with Amarillo Crime Stoppers. | 2022-05-17T14:44:28Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo police increases reward in animal cruelty case | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-police-increases-reward-in-animal-cruelty-case/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-police-increases-reward-in-animal-cruelty-case/ |
GUYMON, Okla. (KAMR/KCIT) – Guymon Public Schools announced Tuesday that its superintendent, Angela Rhoades, will resign in order to “pursue new opportunities.”
“The Guymon community welcomed me and my husband Tommie and we have enjoyed our time in this wonderful community. We have both established lifelong friendships that we will treasure forever. The promise I make now to my students, parents, staff, and community is that I will continue to work as hard in my final weeks here at GPS as I have done over the past three years,” said Rhoades, regarding the announcement, “I love this district and appreciate all those who supported my efforts to make effective changes to move this district forward. I hope I have left the district better than I found it, and want nothing but the very best for you all. It will always be a great day to be a Tiger!”
The announcement noted that Rhoades has accepted a position as Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education at Enid Public Schools, a 6A District that serves 8,000 students.
The Guymon Public Schools Board of Education said that district operations will “remain on course” due to the appointment of Dixie Purdy, the current assistant superintendent of Guymon Public Schools, as the district’s interim superintendent. | 2022-05-17T18:41:27Z | www.myhighplains.com | Guymon Public Schools superintendent resigns | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/guymon-public-schools-superintendent-resigns/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/guymon-public-schools-superintendent-resigns/ |
Ochiltree County
AUSTIN, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The office of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that Abbott has reappointed a Perryton man to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees.
According to a news release from Abbott’s office, Abbott has reappointed David Landis to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees. Landis serves as the city manager for the city of Perryton and is a member and past president of the Texas City Management Association.
The Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees oversees the Texas Municipal Retirement System, a system that provides a secure retirement benefit plan for eligible employees of more than 800 cities. According to the release, Landis’ term will expire on Feb. 1, 2027. | 2022-05-17T18:41:39Z | www.myhighplains.com | Perryton man reappointed to state board | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/ochiltree-county/perryton-man-reappointed-to-state-board/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/ochiltree-county/perryton-man-reappointed-to-state-board/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT)- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced it will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the “Click It or Ticket” campaign on Thursday. The event will be held at 11 am at the Texas Travel Information Center located at 9700 East Interstate 40.
TxDOT said the event will feature representatives from The Texas Department of Public Safety, Amarillo Police Department, and both Potter and Randall County sheriff’s offices.
According to TxDOT, since the launch in 2002, “Click It or Ticket” is estimated to have saved 6,972 lives, prevented 120,000 serious injuries, and saved $26.3 billion in related economic costs.
TxDOT said that the most effective way to protect yourself from serious injury or death is to wear your seatbelt. The annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign highlights the safety benefits of wearing a seatbelt. TxDOT also said that Texas law enforcement officers will step up their efforts from May 23 through June 5 to ticket unbelted drivers.
TxDOT mentioned the “Click It or Ticket” campaign is a component of #EndTheStreakTX, which is a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel. Nov 7, 2000 was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. | 2022-05-17T18:41:57Z | www.myhighplains.com | TxDOT celebrates 20th anniversary of ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/txdot-celebrates-20th-anniversary-of-click-it-or-ticket-campaign/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/txdot-celebrates-20th-anniversary-of-click-it-or-ticket-campaign/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to a complaint filed by the Potter County District Clerk, Jameeka Monique Bates, 25, was indicted on charges in connection with the shooting death of an Amarillo man.
MyHighPlains.com previously reported that Bates was arrested and charged with murder in February after the shooting death of Amon Morgan, 26 in east Amarillo.
According to the Amarillo Police Department, officers were called to the 2600 block of South Spring Street at around 10:30 a.m. on a man who had been shot and found Morgan suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was treated, according to officers, but later died from his injuries.
The complaint states that Bates was indicted by the Grand Jurors for Potter County of the District Court of the 320th Judicial District for Murder, a 1st-degree felony. | 2022-05-17T20:57:43Z | www.myhighplains.com | Woman indicted for February murder in east Amarillo | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/potter-county/woman-indicted-for-february-murder-in-east-amarillo/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/potter-county/woman-indicted-for-february-murder-in-east-amarillo/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Bubba’s 33 is a great place to grab a good meal, snack, or drink. Along with a great menu, they also give back to the community in a lot of ways.
Coming up on May 19th, Bubba’s 33 is hosting their 2nd Annual bubba’s 33 Classic Kickball Tournament from noon to 5 p.m. at Thompson Park Ballpark.
There will be food trucks, music, and raffle prizes. | 2022-05-17T23:06:04Z | www.myhighplains.com | Bubba’s 33 Hosting 2nd Annual Classic Kickball Tournament | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/bubbas-33-hosting-2nd-annual-classic-kickball-tournament/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/bubbas-33-hosting-2nd-annual-classic-kickball-tournament/ |
Family Support Services Highlights Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Family Support Services has a number of resources available for those who need help.
· nearly one in five American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year;
· 46% of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life, and half of those people will develop conditions by the age of 14;
· Number of Youth (aged 12-17) with Major Depression: 3.7 million;
· Number of US Adults with PTSD: 12 million;
· Number of US Adults with Suicidal Thoughts: 11.4 million.
Family Support Services provides therapeutic counseling and treatment for mental health issues to more than 1,000 people each year. The agency offers services to adults, children, couples and families. Services include specialized therapies for PTSD and trauma survivors, play therapy, trauma-informed yoga therapy, and Telehealth. Services are available in English and Spanish.
FSS also offers a program for loved ones left behind by suicide. The LOSS (Local Outreach to Survivors of Suicide) is especially important since Potter and Randall counties have nearly three times the state average of suicides per capita and rank among the nation’s highest for deaths by suicide. A Survivor of Suicide is five times more likely to attempt or die by suicide themselves.
FSS offers mental health services on a sliding scale based on income, with grants available for some services.
We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss the importance of mental health awareness, the types of help available, and ways people can be pro-active for themselves and their families. | 2022-05-17T23:06:10Z | www.myhighplains.com | Family Support Services Highlights Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/family-support-services-highlights-resources-for-mental-health-awareness-month/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/family-support-services-highlights-resources-for-mental-health-awareness-month/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Big things are happening at Six Flags Over Texas.
Sharon Parker was recently named General Manager for Six Flags Over Texas, making her the first Black female to hold that position in the Company’s history. Parker has been with the park for 15 years, serving as Communications Manager and most recently as Director of Marketing, Sales and Entertainment.
The Company has also hired a new Director of Food and Beverage, Patrick Desmond, to oversee enhanced culinary offerings Six Flags parks.
Guests wanting to fly like a superhero can try out the Extreme Flying Experience on Texas SkyScreamer by trading in a traditional seat for a flight suit to soar “belly-down,” 400 feet in the air at 40 miles per hour!
Later this season, the park will introduce two new ride experiences – Pirates of Speelunker Cave – a re-imaging of the park’s The Cave dark ride and AQUAMAN: Power Wave – a multi-launch water coaster.
About Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor Six Flags Over Texas, the company’s flagship park and the Thrill Capital of Texas, is home to more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions, including 14 world-class roller coasters like New Texas Giant and Titan. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the largest waterpark in North Texas, features more than 40 rides and attractions like Typhoon Twister and Tsunami Surge. Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor are the premier destinations for thrilling family fun.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of water parks in North America, with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 60 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com. | 2022-05-17T23:06:16Z | www.myhighplains.com | What’s New at Six Flags Over Texas? | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/whats-new-at-six-flags-over-texas/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/whats-new-at-six-flags-over-texas/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT)-KGNC announced on Wednesday they will host a celebration for the 100th anniversary of the station. Three members will also be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place at 1 pm at the KGNC building, located at 3505 Olsen Blvd.
The event announcement said it will feature special guests Mayor Ginger Nelson, State Representative Four Price, and the grandson of Hall of Famers, Scotty Reasonover.
KGNC, known as WDAG began broadcasting on May 19, 1922, with 10 watts of power. The station was bought by Globe News Publishing Company in 1935. The call sign was changed to KGNC. In 1947 KGNC began broadcasting with 10,000 watts of power.
For more information on the event, you can go to the KGNC website.
Via KGNC website | 2022-05-18T13:04:48Z | www.myhighplains.com | KGNC celebrates 100th anniversary | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/kgnc-celebrates-100th-anniversary/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/kgnc-celebrates-100th-anniversary/ |
Another round of storms to move through parts of the Panhandle this evening
Starting the morning with temperatures in the 60s and 70s, another mild start to the day. We are tracking those highs for today to remain well above average in the 90s for this afternoon. There will be some breezy conditions ongoing throughout the morning hours into parts of the afternoon. We could see those gusts increasing up to 25 mph. The main story for today will be the potential some storms to move through our northern and central counties later this evening. There is a marginal risk of severe weather. The main concerns will be gusty winds up to 70 mph and hail up to 1.5″.
Still forecasting hot temps for the next few days before we cooldown for the weekend. Next week looks to bring us more moisture potential as we start the new workweek. More details to come. | 2022-05-18T13:05:55Z | www.myhighplains.com | Another round of storms to move through parts of the Panhandle this evening | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/another-round-of-storms-to-move-through-parts-of-the-panhandle-this-evening/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/another-round-of-storms-to-move-through-parts-of-the-panhandle-this-evening/ |
Salmanzadeh’s legal team requests delay in trial start
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The legal team of Erfan Salmanzadeh – an Amarillo man who was federally charged in July 2021 after an explosion on Lenwood Drive – has asked for more time to prepare for his trial, according to Amarillo Federal Court documents released earlier this month.
Salmanzadeh and his legal team are asking court officials for a 60-day continuance of the trial as well as pretrial deadlines in the case. The documents said that officials from the United States Attorney’s office, the office prosecuting the trial, are not opposed to this continuance.
Salmanzadeh to stand trial June 6 in Amarillo Federal Court
This comes after Salmanzadeh’s trial was initially scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. June 6. Along with the federal charges, Salmanzadeh was also charged by the state with possession of components of explosives.
According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, first responders responded to a reported explosion at a home in the 3600 block of Lenwood Drive on July 2021, leading to 14 homes being evacuated. At the scene, officials found numerous explosive materials as well as an improvised explosive device, allegedly being linked to Salmanzadeh.
According to Amarillo Federal Court documents filed on May 12, discovery has not yet been produced by the prosecution, not giving Salmanzadeh’s legal team the time to review discovery, conduct their own investigation, research the law relating to the indictment as well as potential sentencing possibilities.
Salmanzadeh pleads not guilty to federal charges
“The defense will also need adequate time to discuss this case with Mr. Salmanzadeh and to determine whether or not a trial is necessary and which, if any, pretrial motions need to be filed in this case,” the documents read. “…This request is not made for delay but instead to seek resolution of this matter. Failure to grant a continuance in this case would unduly prejudice Salmanzadeh by depriving him of his right to be effectively represented by counsel.”
As of Wednesday morning, Amarillo Federal Court officials have not responded to this motion for continuance. However, the initial deadline for pretrial motions was scheduled for May 16. | 2022-05-18T16:28:36Z | www.myhighplains.com | Salmanzadeh’s legal team requests delay in trial start | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/salmanzadehs-legal-team-requests-delay-in-trial-start/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/salmanzadehs-legal-team-requests-delay-in-trial-start/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to a news release from Opportunity School, both Amarillo locations recently received a “Texas Rising Star – 4 Star Quality Rating” which is the highest rating possible given by the state of Texas.
Opportunity School detailed that Texas Rising Star rated and reviewed both the Central and Edwards Campuses based on director qualification, child interaction, program structure and indoor/outdoor environments.
“I am proud of our ratings,” said Lesley Webb, Program Quality Specialist. “Most importantly I am proud that these ratings reflect the high-quality education and care children receive every day at Opportunity School. That’s critical for the children and families we serve.”
According to Opportunity School, this was the first evaluation done for the new Edwards Campus that opened in the fall of 2021.
“We are so proud of the strong history Opportunity School has in providing exceptional early childhood education,” said Webb, “which has been part of the school’s mission of supporting the learning needs of children and families for more than 50 years. This recognition is really a testament to the passion of our teachers. This continues to make us excited for the future!”
In addition, Opportunity School announced that teachers are currently needed to “meet needs in the community through early childhood education.”
Visit the Opportunity School website to learn more about the mission along with employment opportunities.
via Opportunity School | 2022-05-18T19:25:20Z | www.myhighplains.com | Opportunity Schools receive highest possible quality rating | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/opportunity-schools-receive-highest-possible-quality-rating/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/opportunity-schools-receive-highest-possible-quality-rating/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Randall County District Attorney, Robert Love, reports that a Randall County man was sentenced to seven years in prison on charges related to the sexual assault of a child on Wednesday.
According to the Randall County DA, Eronje Samuels-Robinson was sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty in a jury trial that began in the 47th District Court, on May 9. Samuels-Robinson was charged with one count of Sexual Assault of a Child. He was found not guilty of an additional charge of Indecency with Child by Contact.
Samuels-Robinson was found guilty of the charge of Sexual Assualt of a Child after three days of evidence was presented to the jury. In this case, the Randall County DA said it involved non-forced or coerced sex with a child who was more than 3 years in age (17-years-old) from the defendant (Samuel-Robison) who was 20 at the time of the incident.
The DA stated that the maximum punishment for the offense is 20 years in prison, however, Samuels-Robison was eligible for probation. At the punishment hearing, the jury heard evidence of another victim who was allegedly sexually assaulted and an additional victim who was allegedly physically assaulted along with Samuels-Robison’s negative behavior in the Randall County Jail. With the additional evidence, he was sentenced to seven years in prison.
ERONJE SAMUELS-ROBINSON SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS IN PRISON – via the Randall County District Attorney, Robert Love. | 2022-05-18T22:12:13Z | www.myhighplains.com | Randall County man sentenced to 7 years in prison on charges of Sexual Assault of a Child | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/randall-county/randall-county-man-sentenced-to-7-years-in-prison-on-charges-of-sexual-assault-of-a-child/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/randall-county/randall-county-man-sentenced-to-7-years-in-prison-on-charges-of-sexual-assault-of-a-child/ |
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